Media Release
November, 2009
PLW Glass Saving a Smashing Success!
Peter Lehmann Wines is committed to implementing sustainable practices across the entire
process of making wine, packaging it and distributing it to our customers around the world.
We believe it is our responsibility to ensure available resources are used efficiently, the
effects of the winery operations on the environment are minimised, and materials are recycled
wherever possible.
Peter Lehmann Wines has recently taken steps to reduce glass weight on its proprietary
bottle by nearly 15% and by working closely with key supplier O-I in Adelaide, is now able to
embark on the next weight reduction for our Weighbridge and Wildcard ranges - less weight
with no loss of strength!
When the savings of Weighbridge, Wildcard, Clancy’s and Art Series ranges are all
combined, the total glass requirement will reduce by over 800 tonnes per annum, saving
around 200 tonnes of transport related CO2 emissions in distributing of our award winning
wines to customers globally.
It is also worth noting that all new Peter Lehmann Wines cartons are made from 95% recycled
materials and all are completely recyclable.
A complete overview our well established and ongoing environmental efforts at the winery can
be found by visiting www.peterlehmannwines.com and clicking on the ‘Environment’ button.
For further information, please contact
Doug Lehmann doug.lehmann@peterlehmannwines.com mobile +61 (418) 829 257
Hans Astrom hans.astrom@hess-family.com mobile +41 79 645 77 16