Drink packaging company, Packamama, has secured a $100,00 feasibility grant from the Australian Government under the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII), Renewables and Low Emissions Round.
Packamama said it will use the grant to test the technical and commercial viability of creating sustainable packaging for Australian wines, including for some premium wines and longer shelf-life commercial wines.
The grant is part of a $1.43m government initiative for wine packaging, safe drinking water, and energy efficiency in commercial fishing.
Sustainable packaging presents a significant challenge to Australia’s wine industry, as it looks to reduce carbon emissions without comprising the high-quality standards associated with premium wine packaging.
Santiago Navarro, CEO and Founder of Packamama, said: “We are excited to lead the way in transforming the wine industry’s approach to packaging. This grant allows us to accelerate our vision of combining sustainability with functionality to better meet the demands of more Australian wine producers and consumers, including those overseas.
“By moving beyond traditional glass, we can significantly reduce emissions and contribute to Australia’s net-zero goals.”
Packamama said its research will build upon its successful 100 per cent recycled PET eco-flat bottle, designed primarily for commercial wines, to test for a new packaging solution that supports some premium wine aging and longer shelf-life commercial wines for export.