All Diageo articles
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ArticleDiageo revisits recycled content, packaging weight and net zero targets
After revising its environmental targets, Diageo now aspires for 50% recycled content in its packaging by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050 – but no longer sets its sights on a 10% reduction in packaging weight or 100% renewable energy.
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ArticleLooking back on Diageo’s Dry Molded Fiber cream liqueur bottle
A year after PA Consulting, PulPac and Diageo trialled a fibre-based bottle for Baileys’ Original Irish Cream Liqueur, we revisit the innovation and its reported benefits for recyclability, CO2 reduction, and more.
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ArticleJohnnie Walker trials paper-based whisky bottles behind the bar
Diageo and PA Consulting are trialling a 90% paper-based bottle for its Johnnie Walker Black Label scotch whisky, suggesting that it could emit 47% less carbon than standard glass solutions.
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ArticleDiageo and ecoSPIRITS distributing alcohol to venues in refillable containers
Diageo and ecoSPIRITS are in a global agreement to distribute Gordon’s gin, Captain Morgan rum, and Smirnoff vodka in reusable packaging at bars, hotels, and restaurants via the ‘lower carbon, lower waste’ ecoTOTE technology.
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ArticleBaileys to offer lighter aluminium bottles at international airports
70cl aluminium bottles of Diageo’s Baileys Original Irish Cream liqueur – said to be five times lighter than the glass alternative and facilitate a 44% carbon reduction – will soon be available to international travellers at select airports.
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ArticleThe packaging stories and trends to follow in 2024
At the beginning of a new year, the editorial team at Packaging Europe shares its vision for the packaging industry in 2024 – where it might thrive, fall short, or change in the next twelve months.
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ArticleEncirc and Diageo plan to build new furnace to produce net zero glass bottles
Encirc and Diageo are partnering with the aim of manufacturing the world’s first net zero glass bottles at scale by 2030, announcing plans for a new furnace hoped to reduce carbon emissions by 90% and offset the rest with carbon capture technology.
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ArticleLeading businesses call for adoption of Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging
Today, for the first time, more than 100 businesses in the packaging value chain, together with more than 50 other organisations, have publicly announced their support for the adoption of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
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ADF&PCD Paris returns in January 2020 with new co-located premium drinks packaging event
ADF&PCD Paris, the dedicated event for the aerosol, dispensing, perfume & cosmetic packaging community, is to return in January 2020 alongside a brand new show, PLD: Packaging of Premium & Luxury Drinks.