Have you ever thought of changing your traditional wine bottles for an eco-friendly glass bottle? Knowing that a lightweight glass wine bottle could save 150,000 tonnes of glass per year, many beverage producers have not hesitated to take the plunge.
The advantages of a light glass wine bottle
- more environmentally friendly – less raw materials used in its manufacture and less CO2 emissions
- more economical – lower transport costs
- no loss of quality – compared to a standard glass bottle
- recyclable – is also made from recycled materials*
- very practical for postal consignments
*Our consultants can provide you with information on the recycled glass content for each wine bottle.
An eco-friendly wine bottle made for you
Always on the lookout for the latest trends on the market, Univerre offers you several references of light glass wine bottles. We are sure that one of them is made for you.
- The wine bottle Fifty Light 50cl BVS 30H60 was inspired by the well-known Désirée bottle. With 290 grams, this bottle is very light. Since this wine bottle was made with 55% recycled glass, it is also much more ecological. Learn more
- Bordelaise Air 300 grams: With a remarkable weight of just 300 grams, this lightweight glass wine bottle is a ground-breaking innovation. Most impressively, this bottle has been created without compromising the aesthetics that are a hallmark of the Bordelaise Air 300G.
An ecological wine bottle is…
… an environmentally sustainable solution
Following the introduction of the CO2 tax and growing environmental concerns, Univerre decided to start creating new ranges of light glass wine bottles in 2010. After two years of research and development, this new range has been developed taking into account the needs of the current market. Lightweight glass is the ideal solution to limit the carbon footprint and thus promote sustainable development. Ideal for all wine bottle parcel shipments and thus meets the trend of online commerce! To take this approach a step further, the proportion of recycled glass has also been increased in the design of our glass packaging.
… a persuasive sales argument
Many winemakers and brewers have already started to convert their wine bottles to light glass with great success. According to the study, these companies are perceived as innovative and attractive by consumers. Indeed, consumers have a positive view of reducing the weight of the bottle when the environmental benefits are highlighted. This argument also helps to enhance the core values of the brand.
… an assurance of modernity
Lightweight glass ensures more environmentally friendly packaging without loss of attractiveness or performance! Indeed, the range of eco-friendly glass bottles continues to keep attractive colours in line with the marketing of Swiss products.
… a guarantee of quality
Good news: the lightweight glass bottle is perfectly suited for holding wine. Moreover, by complying with quality standards, the eco-friendly glass wine bottle does not generate any new constraints.