Bottling wine in lightweight bottles can significantly reduce CO2 emissions, according to a report by the Waste & Resources Action Programme comparing the impact on the environment of four different types of bottles that were filled in the UK with wine shipped from Australia, Off License News reports.
Results showed that a lightweight glass bottle (365g) made with 92 per cent of recycled material created 356 grammes of CO2 whereas a regular weight bottle (496g) made with 81 per cent recycled content created 523 grammes. A lightweight bottle made with 81 per cent recycled content created 453 grammes.
CO2 emissions are reduced when incorporating recycled PET into new bottle manufacturing, primarily because extraction, transport and synthesis of crude oil are avoided. It is more energy and resource efficient to incorporate recycled PET into bottle manufacture than to produce PET bottles using only virgin material.
“The research highlights that there are clear environmental wins to be gained by considering carefully the impact of material choices,” said Richard Swannell WRAP director of retail and organics programs. “Ultimately, the final decisions by producers will also depend upon numerous variables including what the supply chain requires, product storage and shelf life requirements, recyclability and consumer preferences.”
EBAY'S WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM PAYS FOR ITSELF
eBay saves water and energy with a program that'll achieve ROI within 18 months. How much could you save? Go to calculator>>
CLEAN ENERGY DOESN'T GET ANY COOLER THAN THIS
Hybrid Cooling Solutions from Ice Energy. There's no cooler way to improve your bottom line. Discover the power of Ice. >>
CUT ENERGY COSTS WITH VMWARE VIRTUALIZATION
Eliminate server sprawl, reduce costs and save energy with VMware Virtualization >>
FINALLY! NEXT-GENERATION CARBON MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR BUSINESSES
Clear Standards environmental intelligence software helps businesses measure, analyze, and reduce their carbon footprint. No more spreadsheets! >>
There’s no question that ecolabeling is in demand as companies in all sectors launch marketing focused on "green" company and product attributes. ... continue »
Close to all American consumers (90%) believe that acting in an environmentally responsible way is important, but feel corporations hold most of ...
click to view full size chart »
Nest recently held their 2nd designer discussion "Design with a conscious". with a packed house, three product designers spoke about their ...
Join the Discussion