O-I PACKAGING SOLUTIONS AND REVINO ROLL OUT RETURNABLE, REUSABLE GLASS WINE BOTTLES TO PACIFIC NORTHWEST

• Returnable, reusable glass wine bottles support the wine industry's drive towards improved sustainability 
• ​​​​​​Revino​​ ​will partner with wineries, local and statewide legislators, and NGOs to lower the barriers to the widespread adoption of glass bottle reuse 

PERRYSBURG, Ohio and NEWBERG, Oregon,, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  O-I Packaging Solutions (“O-IPS”), along with Revino, announce the introduction of returnable, reusable glass wine bottles to advance​ the​​ ​sustainability of wine packaging​, first rolling out in Oregon and extending soon to the west coast​​. O-IPS, a global manufacturer of sustainable glass packaging, will locally produce more than 2.4 million reusable glass wine bottles as part of Revino’s return system. Revino was founded to revive the reusable glass bottle ecosystem for beverage producers and consumers.

“Glass packaging for wine is made from pure and natural resources that are inert, infinitely recyclable and reliably preserve the integrity of the wine it packages,” said Randy Burns, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer for O-I Glass. “By extending the use phase of the glass packaging through return and refill winery partnerships, Revino is maximizing the sustainability of packaging for environmentally conscious wine producers.”

A 2020 study by Zero Waste Europe identified reusable packaging as the most environmentally friendly option. Revino with its end-to-end returnable glass bottle reuse system, built for the wine industry, seeks to create a more conscious mindset that encourages wineries and consumers to invest in more durable, and long-lasting, packaging for wine that will endure multiple use cycles.

​​On average, a reusable glass bottle can be reused 25-50 times before being retired and recycled into new glass packaging.

By providing a closed​ ​​​loop system that keeps bottles in circulation, Revino will support the wine industry’s drive towards lower emissions​, reduce reliance on imported glass,​ and​ drive​ a more circular and sustainable model.

“In the spirit of hope and possibility, I envision a world where reusable bottles are not just a practical solution, but instead symbolize our collective determination and commitment to safeguarding our natural resources for future generations,” said Keenan O’Hern, founder of Revino. “​Revino is more than a business venture; this is a shared journey toward a more sustainable and thriving future​​​.”