a beverage container includes a recyclable , multilayered , polymer bottle covered by an ultraviolet - absorbent , biodegradable and removable overlay . the container is thus both suitable for light sensitive products , such as beer , and ecologically sound in design for recycling . in one embodiment the bottle is a polyethylene terephthalate bottle covered by a biodegradable plastic , upon which has been printed various materials desired by the producer or consumer . the biodegradable plastic is removed by the consumer before disposal to facilitate the recycling process .