A new study has shown that DW Reusables’ recently launched Fillbee reusable system for beverages generates around 46% less CO₂ compared to aluminum cans with plastic wrap, and 64% less CO₂ compared to single-use glass with cardboard.

A sustainable development master student at the Copernicus Institute for Sustainable Development at Utrecht University compared for his thesis the primary and secondary packaging: a Fillbee used in combination with reusable glass bottles, aluminum  cans wrapped in plastic film and cardboard packs with one-way glass bottles.

The Fillbee with reusable glass bottles generated significantly less CO₂ than conventional packaging — 46% less CO₂ than aluminum  cans with plastic wrap and 64% less CO₂ than single-use glass with cardboard, according to the study. The lifecycle assessment also showed it outperformed single-use packaging on sustainability criteria including water use, landfill and energy use.

Results were measured per lifecycle stage (manufacturing, use and disposal stage) per functional unit in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14044.  The selected functional unit was carrying, containing and protecting 1.8 L of beverage, while maintaining the quality of the beverage.

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