The Wiegand-Glas Ecobottle is Made from 93% Recycled Glass
Jana Pijak — September 9, 2020 — Art & Design
References: glass-international
Wiegand-Glas has joined forces with an academic group of undergraduate International Wine Business majors to launch EcoBottle, "a climate-neutral wine bottle made of guaranteed 93% recycled glass."
The German glass manufacturer is addressing a common issue arising during the glass production process -- the creation of CO2 emissions despite a bottle's otherwise recyclable design.
The result is a sustainable bottle solution that is made primarily from recycled glass, reducing CO2 emissions. The climate-neutral bottle is the world's first wine vessel of its kind and boasts a light-weight design that is 20% lighter than traditional bottles on the market. The weight-reduced bottle has a 0.75 liter capacity and weighs just 390 grams. In addition to convenience, the weight reduction allows for "more efficient use of raw and recycled materials, as well as a reduction in transportation costs for the suppliers and consumers."
Image Credit: Glass International
The German glass manufacturer is addressing a common issue arising during the glass production process -- the creation of CO2 emissions despite a bottle's otherwise recyclable design.
The result is a sustainable bottle solution that is made primarily from recycled glass, reducing CO2 emissions. The climate-neutral bottle is the world's first wine vessel of its kind and boasts a light-weight design that is 20% lighter than traditional bottles on the market. The weight-reduced bottle has a 0.75 liter capacity and weighs just 390 grams. In addition to convenience, the weight reduction allows for "more efficient use of raw and recycled materials, as well as a reduction in transportation costs for the suppliers and consumers."
Image Credit: Glass International
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Packaging - Businesses can invest in creating sustainable packaging that reduces CO2 emissions and contains recycled materials.
2. Lightweight Design - Industries can explore implementing lightweight designs to reduce transportation costs and promote more efficient use of raw and recycled materials.
3. Circular Economy - The introduction of climate-neutral bottles made from recycled materials promotes the development of a circular economy by reducing waste and carbon emissions.
Industry Implications
1. Wine and Beverage - The wine and beverage industry can adopt climate-neutral packaging to appeal to consumers who value sustainability and eco-friendliness.
2. Packaging - The packaging industry can explore creating sustainable solutions that are recyclable and reduce carbon emissions during production.
3. Transportation and Logistics - The transportation and logistics industry can benefit from the implementation of lightweight designs that allow for more efficient use of transportation resources and reduce transportation costs.
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