BOTTLE MAKING 14 PETplanet Insider Vol. 23 No. 11/22 www.petpla.net BOTTLE MAKING 14 an advanced barrier technology that’s introduced prior to the bottle blowing process to ensure that the format is still monolayer, which is important from a recyclability perspective. This barrier features an active oxygen scavenger and passive carbon dioxide barrier, giving the wines in our bottles a shelf-life of 19-21 months according to realtime and modelled shelf-life analysis. This is more than enough time for most wines given that around 85% of wines produced are for everyday drinking and are consumed shortly after purchase. “We tend to fi nd that our customers’ primary motivations for using eco-fl at bottles are related to sustainability targets” PETplanet: The glass industry is particularly affected by rising energy prices. Have there already been cost-driven conversions from glass to PET bottles among your new customers? Amelia Dales: You’re correct that recycled PET requires less energy than glass, as it can be produced and recycled at much lower temperatures. This also cuts costs in the supply chain. That said, 100% recycled PET is still facing the good problem of demand increase, and some price increase as a result. Resource scarcity of this nature, whether it be glass or recycled PET, goes to show the importance of keeping valuable resources in circulation and accelerating the transition to a circular economy to slash carbon footprint. We tend to find that our customers’ primary motivations for using eco-flat bottles are related to sustainability targets, staying relevant amongst their consumers bases and appealing to new shoppers, rather than cost-cutting at the moment. However, we have certainly seen an increase in enquiries related to the rising cost of glass along as well as availability and lead times, with larger industries such as beer and spirits taking priority. PETplanet: Thank you very much for these interesting insights into your business! www.packamama.com STEPS TO THE PERFECT BOTTLE. www.roeders.de www.roeders.de Idea & Design Technology Manufacturing Blow Mould 100% Service Y O U R PA R T N E R F O R B L OW MO U L D S .
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