- Recycling bottles could save between 1.7 and 2.6 kg of CO2 eq/bottle after of 8 reuses (7 washings).
- In Catalonia,the optimal distance between the winery and the washing plant is 60km, sufficient to cover the areas of each PDO (protected designation of origin).
Results and resources
The reWINE pilot test has shown that the reuse of bottles in the wine sector is technically feasible and more environmentally friendly.
Technical and economic feasibility
- There are 6 factors determining the implementation of wine bottle recycling:
- Characteristics of the bottle (model, label and capping system),
- bottle transport,
- distance to the washing facility,
- storage capacity,
- hygienic storage conditions and
- incentives for returning the empty bottle.
- The ideal number of use is 8 cycles of reuse, considering the aesthetic and hygienic aspects of the bottle.
- The deposit, return and return system -SDDR- is the most effective instrument to guarantee the return of empty bottles to establishments by consumers.
- The distance between the washing facility and the winery is of prime importance in optimising the economic cost.
Environmental feasibility
