Eco-friendly indulgence: Vetropack unveils lightweight and reusable wine bottle

Vetropack has developed a lightweight solution for 0.75 L Rhinewine bottles. The new bottle weighs 350 grams and aims to lower CO2 emissions throughout the supply chain, from production and transport to distribution.The solution is made from around 80% recycled glass. According to the company, compared with a conventional Rhinewine bottle, the lightweight bottle generates 13% less CO2 over a transport distance of 100 kilometers, cutting material, logistics, and licensing costs relevant to export markets with glass weight limits.