Visy has met its industry leading target of an average of 70% recycled glass* in its locally made bottles and jars again in 2025.
First achieved in 2024, the consecutive milestone highlights the strength of our fully integrated glass recycling and manufacturing operations in New Zealand, delivering a strong, local and secure supply chain for wineries, and food and beverage businesses.
Newly appointed Visy New Zealand Country Lead, Aaron Ashby said local recycling and manufacturing was critical to supporting local brands.
“New Zealand makes some of the best food and beverages in the world — it deserves the best bottles and jars.”
“Kiwi businesses can’t rely solely on imported packaging, it’s critical for export and getting their product on supermarket shelves.
“We’re making some of the most sustainable glass packaging in the world, right here in New Zealand.”
We recycle glass from 50 councils across the country and remanufactures it into more than 700 million bottles and jars. High-quality kerbside colour sorted glass has helped lift glass recovery rates, supporting our progress towards—and now consistent achievement of—the 70% recycled content target.
Glass packaging made with 70% recycled content can be up to 30% less greenhouse gas intensive than glass made with no recycled material.
Find out more about our New Zealand glass.
*The 70% milestone refers to the average recycled content for Visy glass products made in New Zealand during calendar year 2025 and includes both internal and external cullet (recycled glass). Recycled content of products is not fixed and may alter from time to time due to changes in Visy’s supply chain.
