It's always good when a company is the first to implement a desired, environmentally friendly change. Bacardi Canada decided to be the first major Canadian brand to exchange glass bottles for PET plastic bottles and convert an entire line of products.

Bacardi Canada feels the environmental effects are worth the change and are confident that consumers will appreciate the new material and its eco-friendly nature.

Reducing Bacardi's Carbon Footprint With PET

Bacardi Canada realized that the best way to decrease production waste and significantly reduce their carbon footprint on the earth was to switch from glass bottles to polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles. Bacardi Canada will transform their popular carbonated Bacardi Breezer drinks from glass to green PET plastic.

Bacardi Canada has produced glass bottled drinks exclusively since 1988, but isn't afraid to make the change because of the obvious environmental benefits. PET bottles appeal to environmentally conscious consumers while reducing greenhouse emissions during production.

The potential eco-friendly benefits that will occur far outweigh any hesitations that Bacardi Canada might have felt in making such a drastic change to an entire line of beverages. But the change will likely be a success, especially since so many consumers are onboard with green incentives. With so many trying to reduce their individual carbon footprint by making lifestyle changes, buying drinks from a company who truly cares about the environment will be an easy decision.

The Bacardi Breezers line is the perfect place to implement this change because it is ready to drink right out of the bottle, meaning Breezers are chosen for parties, outdoor events and won't weigh down anyone bringing some to an event. PET bottles are much lighter than their glass counterparts, making PET bottles appeal to consumers because they are not only portable and lightweight, but eco-friendly.

Why PET Bottles are the Answer

Bacardi Canada's new PET bottles will still be shaped the traditional Bacardi way, like a champagne bottle, so consumers will not have to get used to a new look from Bacardi Breezers. Instead, it is just a lighter material that helps the environment by reducing waste and carbon emissions. Bacardi Breezers bottled in PET bottles will reduce Bacardi's carbon footprint by a whopping 22 percent, which is just the beginning. As production continues, Bacardi could discover additional ways to increase this number.

Bacardi's switch to PET bottles has caught the attention of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), who fully supports this eco-friendly change. The LCBO conducted studies on switching from glass bottles to PET bottles and determined that Bacardi Canada will reduce waste by 90 percent. No wonder the LCBO is not only onboard with Bacardi Canada's change, but is encouraging other beverage companies to follow suit. Imagine the environmental benefits should more companies make the change from glass to PET bottles. The amount of waste eliminated from production and the reduction in carbon emissions alone would make a huge difference and make consumers more confident that businesses are taking a valid interest in making environmentally beneficial choices.