The company’s Budweiser, Bud Light, and Stella Artois brands now feature recyclable wraps.
Research from the brand found that, when considering plastic rings, 56% think of wildlife trapped in them and 53% think of ocean pollution.
When asked more broadly about single-use plastics, 82% of consumer believed the reduction of the UK’s consumption of them to be important and 27% said they feel guilty when they buy products with single-use plastic.
The company said that despite increasing desire to buy plastic-free products, the Coronavirus pandemic has had a negative impact on “the fight against plastic”, with 33% of consumers believing it has “slipped down the media agenda”.
The research also found that 49% of consumers believe it should be easier to make plastic-free choices and 46% believe brands should be doing more to help them reduce their plastic consumption.