It's the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm - but the packaging is 'unrecyclable'
Summary
BuzzBallz, a popular pre-mixed cocktail brand among young drinkers, has packaging that cannot be recycled because it mixes plastic and metal, which cannot be separated. The company previously claimed on its UK website that the packaging was recyclable, but experts and recycling authorities have confirmed this is not true.Key Facts
- BuzzBallz packaging combines a plastic ball (PET) with an aluminum lid that cannot be separated for recycling.
- UK recycling facilities do not accept BuzzBallz packaging, and it can contaminate other recyclable materials if processed.
- The company’s UK website incorrectly stated the packaging was recyclable and partnered with TerraCycle, a scheme only available in the US.
- BuzzBallz was founded by Merrilee Kick and bought by the Sazerac Company in 2024.
- The product is popular because it is strong, affordable, and convenient for younger drinkers.
- Recycling experts say mixing materials like plastic and metal in one package creates a “villain” for current recycling systems.
- Recycling aluminum helps protect the environment by reducing mining impacts, but mixed materials in BuzzBallz packaging prevent proper recycling.
- The shape of the BuzzBallz container also causes problems at recycling plants because they roll on conveyor belts and are hard to sort correctly.
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