Margaret River wineries sign on to lighter bottles to reduce emissions - Australian Manufacturing

MRWA launches lightweight glass initiative to cut emissions

The Margaret River Wine Association (MRWA) has unveiled its new Lightweight Glass Packaging Charter, a new initiative for the region designed to address one of the industry’s largest carbon contributors – glass packaging. Data from Wine Australia reveals that wine packaging is responsible for 44 per cent of emissions generated from grape production through to end-of-life packaging. By shifting to lightweight glass, wineries can help cut these em…

Margaret River wineries sign on to lighter bottles to reduce emissions - Australian Manufacturing

Margaret River has launched what it says is Australia’s first regionally focused Lightweight Glass Packaging Charter, aimed at cutting carbon emissions in the wine sector by reducing bottle weights.  The initiative, led by the Margaret River Wine Association (MRWA), recognises wineries that commit to using glass bottles averaging less than 420 grams for 750ml still wine, the company said in a news release.  MRWA chief executive Amanda Whiteland …

Margaret River promotes lighter glass bottles to cut emissions - Food & Beverage Industry News

Image: Margaret River Wine AssociationGlass packaging accounts for 44 per cent of total carbon emissions in wine production, and the Margaret River Wine Association (MRWA) is aiming to reduce this figure by 20 per cent. Seven producers have already signed up, with a further 10 declaring their intention to join. The launch of the Lightweight Glass Packaging Charter is part of MRWA’s effort to address one of the industry’s key sources of emissions…