Glass: recycling is back in Italy too

back on returnablea system of to recycle which is a good habit. This involves returning a bottle or other empty glass container to the supplier for reuse after proper hygiene and cleaning. Forty years ago, people bought a drink in a glass bottle by paying a deposit, redeeming it by returning the bottle or buying a new one. Here the little delivery man collected the reusable holes. Then this method was lost in Italy.

In Germany, the collection system for used glass bottles is currently being consolidated. The consumer is encouraged to comply with returns by paying a deposit of 8 cents more upon purchase. This is returned to him with the return of the bottle. That cycle works.

In Italy there is a shortage of raw materials in the canning, wine, bottle glass and packaging sectors. A deposit could also be the right solution in Italy. The benefits of reusable vacuum are many. Reduces the Co2 emissionsand save on the use of resources. Less waste is produced and the litter, or waste left in public areas or improperly disposed of. Glass has the advantage that it can be recycled infinitely, without emissions with important inputs for thecircular economy.

Among the beers, the Ichnusa brand had relaunched the reusable void with a green line of bottles with green caps and eco-friendly texts. The reusable vacuum reduces gas emissions by more than a third greenhouse effect. In addition, with a reduced number of disposable and differentiated bottles.

The Peroni brand has also relaunched the reusable void. It has bottles with the inscription: UNI (universal), more resistant, with a recognizable green color and with the recycling icon. Levico uses reusable glass bottles for the water. They are reusable up to thirty times and 100% recyclable. The company also has a new business location with a savings 70% of the wash water (recovered and reused). The Frisia brand also has glass bottles with recyclable aluminum caps and ecological labels on certified paper.