Glass “Rules” Says Wines and Vines
Despite competition, glass bottles still rule. That’s according to the March 2011 issue of Wines & Vines feature “Looking Again at Glass,” which highlights why the “overwhelming majority of wine in North America” is sold in glass bottles.
Recent figures show that glass bottles (from 187ml to 4 liters) accounted for 82.8% of wine sales by volume for the year ending Nov. 28. Nevertheless, North American glass wine bottle suppliers continue to respond to perceived competition with ever greener options and promoting glass bottle recycling programs. Wine glass bottle suppliers are turning out every greener bottles with an improved carbon foot print.
O-I, Verallia/Saint-Gobain, and other glass suppliers now make even lighter weight glass bottles to save on manufacturing and shipping costs and using more recycled glass bottles in the manufacturing process, saving energy and reducing emissions. Shipping accounts for only 5% of the carbon footprint for modern, lightweight glass bottles. Read the full article
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The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is the trade association representing the North American glass container industry. Through GPI, glass container manufacturers speak with one voice to advocate industry standards, promote sound environmental policies and educate packaging professionals. GPI member companies manufacture glass containers for food, beverage, cosmetic and many other products. GPI also has associate members that represent a broad range of suppliers and closure manufacturers.
