The startup develops low-carbon packaging solutions, including eco-flat bottles made from 100% recycled PET, to minimize the environmental impact of the drinks industry. By reducing packaging space, weight, and energy use, the company enables manufacturers to lower their carbon footprint in a circular economy.
Funding
$100K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The wine industry relies heavily on traditional glass bottles, which are heavy, energy-intensive to produce and transport, and contribute significantly to the carbon footprint of wine production. The shape of traditional bottles also leads to inefficient use of space during shipping and storage.
Solution
Packamama offers an alternative to traditional glass wine bottles with its eco-friendly, flat bottles made from 100% recycled PET (rPET). These bottles are lightweight, space-saving, and designed to minimize the environmental impact of wine packaging. The flat design allows for more efficient packing and transportation, reducing both costs and carbon emissions. By using rPET, Packamama promotes a circular economy and reduces the need for virgin plastic production. The bottles are food-safe, BPA-free, and incorporate advanced barrier technology to ensure wine quality and extend shelf life.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes wine producers, brands, distributors, and retailers seeking sustainable packaging solutions to reduce their carbon footprint, optimize logistics, and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
Features
- Flat, space-saving design that allows for up to 91% more wine on a pallet compared to traditional glass bottles
- Constructed from 100% recycled PET (rPET), reducing reliance on virgin plastics
- Lightweight design (63g) reduces transportation emissions and costs
- Food-safe and BPA-free, certified to USA and EU standards
- Advanced barrier technology provides a 19-21 month shelf life
- Transparent rPET material maintains glass-like visual properties, allowing wine color and quantity to be seen
- Available in different colors for different wines, ensuring recognizability and recyclability
- Fully recyclable bottle with specially selected plastic caps and labels for easy recycling
- Stable design with a low center of gravity and a 5.5-degree tip angle