Returnable glass

Sustainability
for the tourism sector

The project “Return of Containers in the Tourism Sector” has been funded by the European Union’s Next Generation funds.

Every bottle counts

Returnable glass and local production

At Begudes Puig we believe every bottle counts. Our model combines returnable glass and local production in Mallorca to reduce waste, emissions and costs, while improving the image of your tourism business.

Environmental benefits of returnable glass

CO₂ emissions comparison per bottle:

  • Returnable glass: 85 g per use
  • Single-use PET: 240 g per unit
  • 65% reduction in emissions

Waste avoided:

  • 1 million PET bottles generate 30 tons of plastic per year
  • With returnable glass, this impact is almost completely eliminated

Bottle lifespan:

  • Between 20 and 40 usage cycles
  • 5 to 8 years of durability
  • This means less production and lower environmental impact

Accumulated impact:

  • 1 million bottles = up to 329 tons of CO₂ saved over five years

Benefits for the tourism sector

Every part adds up:

  • Up to 95% less waste per served drink
  • Improved image of your business among environmentally conscious tourists
  • Reduced indirect waste management costs
  • Compliance with regional regulations and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Local product consumption: fewer transport emissions and support for the Balearic economy

Local production: fewer emissions, more authenticity

Comparison per 1 million 0.5 L bottles:

Mallorca

Land transport: 0,3 t CO₂
Sea transport: 0
Total emissions: 0,3 t CO₂

Península

Land transport: 5,4 t CO₂
Sea transport: 4,0 t CO₂
Total emissions: 9,4 t CO₂

Producing locally avoids unnecessary emissions and strengthens your tourism business identity.

ALJUB Project

Circular economy in action

A new project aimed at capturing rainwater falling on the factory roof in order to reuse it in the production process.

  • Reduction of potable water consumption by up to 475,000 liters per year
  • Elimination of 42.9 tons of PET per year
  • Potential reduction of up to 40 tons of CO₂ annually

This project promotes awareness of the circular economy in the tourism sector and aligns with SDGs 6, 12, 13 and 17.

The decision that makes the difference

Adopting returnable glass is not only sustainable: it is strategic.

At Begudes Puig we believe every bottle counts. Our model combines returnable glass and local production in Mallorca to reduce waste, emissions and costs, while improving the image of your tourism business.

The future of tourism is circular, local and returnable.