# Recycled Cider Packaging Launches Aston Manor Has Shifted to 100% Recycled Plastic Bottles By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-04-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-manor References: [talkingretail](https://www.talkingretail.com/products-news/alcohol/cider-maker-switches-to-100-recyclable-bottles-28-04-2022/) & [astonmanor](https://www.astonmanor.co.uk)  Cider brand Aston Manor has announced a shift to [100% recycled plastic bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucozade-packaging) across both its Crumpton Oaks and Frosty Jack's ranges in a bid to reduce its carbon emissions and save plastic. The company reports its packaging update will save 122-tonnes of virgin plastic each year, which converts to about 1.8-million bottles or roughly 261-tonnes of carbon dioxide for its Frosty Jack's range. The Crumpton Oaks range will save 82-tonnes of virgin plastic and boast a reduction in carbon dioxide of 175-tonnes. Marketing Controller Calli O'Brien spoke on the new Aston Manor packaging update saying, "Aston Manor is so proud to be one of the first [alcohol manufacturers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-gin-bottle) to make the move into 100% recycled PET across our branded portfolio. The changes to our Frosty Jack’s, [Crumpton Oaks and Knights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straight-outta-crumpton) lines represent an effective, scalable solution to helping us continue to remove original plastic in our packaging, or to use 100% recycled materials.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recycled Packaging:** The trend of using 100% recycled packaging reduces carbon emissions and saves virgin plastic by using recyclable materials. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** The trend of sustainable manufacturing allows manufacturers to contribute positively to the environment, attract green-conscious consumers, and lower production costs in the long run. - **Circular Economy:** The trend of adopting the principles of Circular Economy where all waste is viewed as a resource and reducing waste in the production process improves sustainability and profitability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage:** The beverage industry can adopt the use of 100% recycled packaging in their production process to reduce carbon emissions and save virgin plastic. - **Consumer Packaged Goods:** The consumer packaged goods companies can improve their sustainability reputation by using 100% recycled packaging materials and adopting the principles of the circular economy. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can align their business practices with sustainable goals and contribute positively to the environment, attract eco-conscious consumers, and reduce costs in the long run. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic Conservation Drink Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-recycled-bottle-packaging.md) - [Recycled Private Label Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-bottle.md) - [Recycled Plastic Juice Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-shoot-drinks.md) - [Fully Recyclable Beverage Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levi-roots-caribbean-crush.md) - [Sustainable Spirit Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sapling-spirits-vodka.md) - [Attached Cap Drink Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purity-soft-drinks.md) - [Recycled Glass Wine Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campo-viejo.md) - [Recyclable Label-Free Soda Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprite-bottles.md) - [Recyclable Oat Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mornflake.md)