Recyclable PET Wine Packaging

The challenge is enormous

The ALPLA PET wine bottle has been developed by the packaging brand as a sustainable solution that combats against heavy glass alternatives presently on the market. The wine bottle is reported to cut carbon emissions by up to 50%, while also providing impressive price savings when compared to glass.

The wine bottle features a 0.75-liter size that weighs in at 50-grams and has been formally debuted in Austria where it's being used for white wine from the Wegenstein winery. The bottle also comes in a one-liter size option and is hoped to be produced out of recycled PET (rPET) in the near-future to further reduce the carbon footprint of products.

Global Sales Director for Food and Beverage Daniel Lehner spoke on the ALPLA PET wine bottle saying, "PET is light, unbreakable, recyclable and requires minimal energy for moulding, making it an ideal packaging solution. Winemakers can significantly improve their environmental footprint while also reducing costs. The PET bottles meet all quality standards, are available in transparent or green, and are suitable for various types of wine.”