Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe), a division of Ardagh Group, has introduced a new line of lightweight standard wine bottles for the European market. 

Produced at AGP’s facility in Germersheim, Germany, the new range includes the 750ml Bordeaux and Schlegel bottles.  

These bottles have undergone a significant weight reduction, from 410g to 360g, by incorporating up to 80% recycled glass cullet. 

This change also results in a 12% decrease in carbon emissions for each bottle, according to the company. 

Both 750ml Bordeaux and Schlegel bottles feature a screw cap finish, with the Bordeaux variant also available in a cork mouth finish. 

Both styles are available in several colours, including flint, antique green, and standard green, with a royal blue option exclusive to the Schlegel range.  

These bottles are an addition to AGP-Europe's existing standard lightweight offerings, complementing the existing lightweight 345g wine bottle produced in the UK. 

AGP-Europe chief commercial officer Stuart Santon said: “These new lightweight wine bottles in a range of colours and finishes offer our customers versatility and choice while reducing the carbon footprint of their glass packaging.” 

In a move towards sustainability, AGP-Europe secured a long-term virtual power purchase agreement with independent clean energy power producer, Rezolv Energy last month.  

In June 2024, AGP also announced a significant 64% reduction in CO₂ emissions from glass bottles produced using its advanced NextGen Furnace technology, resulting in approximate saving of 18,000 tonnes of CO₂ since the beginning of 2024.