Sustainable packaging
Company
At Arkitektens Vingård in Södra Mellby on Österlen, Jesper Friberg produces natural wines with the ambition of steering the Swedish wine industry in a sustainable direction. Jesper has traveled around the world, gathering valuable experiences from vineyards in New Zealand and renowned wine producers in Europe. He has also collaborated closely with pioneers in Swedish wine production.
Two years ago, Jesper teamed up with Sven-Erik Borglund, who founded the vinyard at Arkitektens Vingård in 2009. Sven-Erik shares Jesper's passion for both the grapes and the district. Since then, Jesper has been producing wine at the facility under the brand J. Friberg, using grapes from both the estate and other vineyards in the region.
The natural wines from J. Friberg are characterized by their purity, with only small amounts of sulfur added to prevent oxidation and the growth of unwanted microorganisms. The goal is to let the grapes speak for themselves and convey the essence of the place where they grow.
Task
J. Friberg’s wines are currently sold in classic glass bottles. Packaging wine in glass bottles is a well-established and reliable method that contributes to the wine's longevity. Additionally, it is a simple and relatively cost-effective technique for small wine producers to manage. The company is aware that transporting wine in glass bottles involves higher fuel consumption and, consequently, greater greenhouse gas emissions compared to lighter packaging options. Therefore, they are curious about what alternatives exist.
The company is now seeking assistance to conduct a quick overview of the market to identify more environmentally friendly alternatives to their current glass bottles that are also economically and practically feasible for a small-scale wine producer. In this project, you will investigate the environmental impact of different materials, various technical solutions for bottling wine, as well as the economic aspects of purchasing and operating the different packaging technologies.
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