Aldi is introducing lighter wine bottles as part of its ongoing commitment to reduce unnecessary packaging.
In collaboration with its wine suppliers and bottling partner Greencroft, the retailer has lowered the weight of 20 million still wine bottles to lightweight 300g bottles this year – taking the average weight across the range from 409g to just 371g, with additional bottles likely to follow later in the year.
As the first UK supermarket to make this change, Aldi’s new 300g bottles are now being used for popular lines such as Grapevine Sauvignon Blanc and Grapevine Merlot.
This move forms part of a broader initiative, which has seen the discounter gradually reduce bottle weights since 2022, equating to the removal of 12.7 million empty bottles from circulation each year.
Luke Emery, National Sustainability Director at Aldi UK, said: “We’re always looking for practical ways to reduce our environmental footprint while continuing to deliver the unbeatable quality and value our customers expect.
“By working closely with our wine suppliers, we’re introducing a simple yet impactful change that’s already cutting down on materials and associated carbon. It’s one of the many steps we’re taking as we continue to explore how we can continue to reduce bottle weights across our range and make our products more sustainable over time.”
Earlier this year, Aldi launched the UK’s first own-brand wine in an aluminium bottle, which at just 95g, is nearly 75% lighter than traditional glass and fully recyclable.
