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sustainability

At The Double Cola Company, sustainability comes from thoughtful partnerships and packaging—from returnable glass to recyclable materials, we aim to support a better future.

Responsible sourcing & production

Our sustainability story starts with long-time partner

Excel Bottling Company, who has helped bottle SKI since 1961.

Excel continues to use a returnable glass system built on reuse—where bottles are collected, washed, and refilled multiple times before being recycled at the end of their life.

This closed-loop approach helps reduce waste and keeps materials in use longer than traditional single-use packaging.

SKI & Returnable Glass Bottles: A Sustainable Soda Tradition

As more consumers search for sustainable beverages, eco-friendly drinks, and alternatives to plastic packaging, one longtime tradition continues to prove its value: SKI in returnable glass bottles. At Excel Bottling Company , sustainability is not a new initiative, it’s been part of the process for generations. Founded in 1936 in Breese, Illinois, Excel remains a family-owned soda company and one of the last independent soft drink bottlers in the United States. Since introduc

Modern, Recyclable Packaging

While tradition plays an important role in our sustainability story, we also recognize the need to meet modern consumption habits.

That’s why The Double Cola Company also offers products in recyclable plastic bottles and recyclable cans, designed for convenience and responsible end-of-life recycling.