Visy heralds 70 per cent recycled glass content

Visy heralds 70 per cent recycled glass content

Trans-Tasman recycling giant Visy says it has reached an average of 70 per cent recycled glass content in its locally made bottles and jars.  The company recycles glass from 50 local authorities nationwide and remanufactures it into new bottles and jars at its Auckland factory.  “New Zealand makes some of the best wine in the world; it deserves the best bottles,” said CEO Mark De Wit.  “New Zealand wineries, and food and beverage businesses can …

70% recycled glass target smashed in New Zealand first - FMCG Business

For the first time in New Zealand, the country’s only glass manufacturer Visy achieved an average of 70% recycled glass content in its locally-made bottles and jars. New Zealand is the first country Visy operates in to achieve this benchmark. New Zealand Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Christopher Luxon celebrated the milestone today with food and beverage companies at Visy’s Auckland glass manufacturing site. Visy manufactures over 700 million glass…