Advantages of bottle cleaning

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Advantages of bottle cleaning

Advantages of
bottle cleaning.

TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY

Our approach to bottle cleaning promotes sustainability while offering you many benefits.

Advantages for the producer

Save on the purchase of new glass

By maintaining a balance between washing your bottles and purchasing new ones, you can save on the cost of new glass. This solution is both economical and environmentally friendly. Free delivery for combined orders of 6 pallets (new bottles/washing).

Communicate your commitment to sustainability

Did you know that 73% of consumers prefer to buy beverages in reusable packaging? Use this preference to your advantage to highlight to your customers your commitment to sustainability. Show that you are attentive to their ecological values.

Reduce waste – For businesses, the food service industry, and private customers

With our multiway system for bottles and crates, you can minimise waste by eliminating the use of cardboard. This method is not only appreciated by professional restaurateurs but also contributes to a cleaner environment. Adopt an eco-conscious approach today.

Save on PDC fees*

By choosing to wash your bottles, you can save 4 to 6 cents per bottle in PDC fees. This initiative helps reduce your budget and promotes the reuse of your bottles.

*The PDC (Prepaid Disposal Fee) in Switzerland is a fee charged when purchasing packaged products like glass bottles to finance their recycling.

Reduce loss during washing

With Univerre’s self-adhesive labels, you can reduce the rate of bottle loss during washing from 15% to just 5%. Opt for greater efficiency in your cleaning processes.

Maximise the lifespan of your bottles

A bottle can be washed up to 50 times. With biennial filling, each bottle can remain in circulation for up to 25 years. Take advantage of this exceptional durability to lower your costs and reduce your environmental impact.

With screen printing, you can further reduce waste

Choose screen printing for your bottles and save not only on the use of cardboard but also on labels. An eco-friendly approach that highlights your commitment to sustainability while optimising your costs.

Eco-friendly and simplified logistics

With years of experience dating back to 1987 and strategically placed sites in Switzerland (VD, ZH, and VS), we have developed an optimised logistics system for the closed-loop management of your bottles. Additionally, starting in 2025, transport will be conducted using electric trucks, further strengthening our commitment to a greener future.

The ecological benefits

Solar energy for eco-friendly washing

The Univerre washing centre is powered directly by solar panels on our roof. Electric forklifts handle the bottles, and starting in 2025, the transport of washed bottles will be carried out by electric trucks. A comprehensive green initiative with minimal environmental impact.

Consumer preference for reusable packaging

Consumers are increasingly sensitive to the use of reusable packaging. In fact, 73% of them prefer to buy beverages in reusable packaging, and 88% have a positive perception of these sustainable solutions. Respond to this growing demand by adopting reusable packaging.

Reduce CO2 emissions with reusable glass

The reuse of reusable bottles reduces CO2 emissions by 85%, while the use of crates reduces these emissions by 88%. Choose an eco-friendly solution that combines efficiency and ecological responsibility.

Sustainability at 360°

The caps and labels are carefully separated and collected during the washing process to be subsequently recycled. The soda is continuously filtered and reused. We go even further by using the rinse water from the bottles to wash the crates. An eco-friendly choice at every step.

Cost savings

By opting for a balance between washing your existing bottles and purchasing new ones, you can achieve significant savings while minimising your environmental impact. This mixed strategy allows you to save on the cost of new bottles, making it both economical and ecologically responsible. Additionally, washing your bottles saves you 4 to 6 cents per bottle in PDC* fees, reducing your budget while promoting reuse and recycling in your production processes.

*The PDC (Prepaid Disposal Fee) in Switzerland is a fee charged when purchasing packaged products like glass bottles to finance their recycling.

Save compared to purchasing new bottles.

By using the self-adhesive label of Univerre, you reduce the costs associated with washing losses.

With Univerre’s washable self-adhesive labels, you can reduce washing losses.

Improving ecological and economic sustainability.

New Washable Self-Adhesive Label

We provide washable labels to ensure maximum success in washing bottles and reduce losses.

CLOSED CIRCUIT WITH SIMPLIFIED LOGISTICS

Dating back to1987 and strategically located sites throughout Switzerland (VD, ZH, and VS), we have developed an optimised logistics system to ensure the closed-loop management of your bottles and crates.