# Eco-Designed Cognacs Bache-Gabrielsen 5 Has a Low Environmental Impact By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-11-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bachegabrielsen-5 References: [barmagazine](https://barmagazine.co.uk/bache-gabrielsen-launches-an-eco-designed-cognac/) & [whisky.fr](http://www.whisky.fr)  Five is a number that's significant to Bache-Gabrielsen 5, an [eco-designed cognac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sapling-spirits-vodka) that was mindfully made to have "the lowest possible environmental impacts." The number five represents the fifth generation of the Bache-Gabrielsen family, [five years of aging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anniversary-cuve) and five pillars of sustainability that inspired the creation of the product. Bache-Gabrielsen 5 was created based on the 5R principles: Replace, Reduce, Ruse, Recycle and Renew. Every aspect of the production process was carefully considered in terms of sustainability and the finished result is a product with packaging that's [100% recyclable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denada-tequila) and made with 96% recycled glass, single-material sleeves and corks, plus fully recyclable labels. To complete the theme of playing with the number five, Bache-Gabrielsen 5 was made available on Nov 15th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Alcohol Products:** Bache-Gabrielsen 5's sustainable production process and packaging design showcases the potential for eco-friendly alcohol products. - **Sustainability-focused Branding:** The emphasis on the 5R principles in Bache-Gabrielsen 5's creation demonstrates the viability of sustainability-focused branding in the alcohol industry. - **Circular Design in Packaging:** The fully recyclable, single-material packaging used for Bache-Gabrielsen 5 highlights the potential for circular design in alcohol packaging and beyond. ### Where This Applies - **Alcohol Production:** Bache-Gabrielsen 5 demonstrates the potential for sustainable practices and circular design within the traditional alcohol production industry. - **Packaging Design:** The eco-friendly packaging design and use of circular design principles in Bache-Gabrielsen 5 shows potential for sustainability-focused innovation in the packaging industry. - **Branding and Marketing:** The sustainability-focused branding and marketing of Bache-Gabrielsen 5 showcases the viability of promoting eco-friendly practices in the marketing strategies of alcohol brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Limited-Edition Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/master-blenders-selection.md) - [Booze-Branded Eco Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-edden-project.md) - [Eco-Conscious Scotch Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laphroaig-packaging.md) - [Paper Wine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avallen-paper-bottle-packaging.md) - [Eco-Friendly Wooden Wine Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheval-blanc.md) - [Luxurious Next-Gen Cognacs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martingale-cognac.md) - [Lightweight Gin Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gin-bottle-packaging.md) - [Eco-Friendly Alcohol Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-spirits-bottle.md) - [Eco-Conscious Gin Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gray-whale-gin.md)