Supported by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, and Wine Australia, the initiative addresses a significant challenge for the wine industry: reducing carbon emissions while maintaining the high-quality standards associated with premium wine packaging. Manufacturing wine packaging and transporting packaged wine accounted for 74% of the industry’s carbon emissions in 2020-21, due to the weight of glass bottles and their energy-intensive production. Packamama’s innovative approach aims to deliver a lighter, more sustainable solution that meets consumer expectations for premium wine quality.
A Leap Forward in Sustainable Wine Packaging
Packamama’s project will build upon its successful 100% recycled PET eco-flat bottle, designed primarily for commercial wines, to test for a new packaging solution that supports some premium wine aging and longer shelf life commercial wines for export.
Key focus areas include:
- Advanced Materials: Researching polymers and performance additives to overcome oxygen permeability and aroma absorption, enhancing shelf life and wine protection.
- Innovative Design: Digitally simulating the bottle design and shelf-life performance to achieve the performance and aesthetic standards expected of some premium Australian wines.
- Scalable Production: Exploring manufacturing technologies to enable wide-scale adoption across Australia and beyond.
