Thatchers Cider has introduced lighter weight cans for its cider range. The move will save the equivalent of 5.9 million empty cans a year. The company expects to save approximately 381 tonnes CO2 this year by using the lighter weight cans.
The change will see around 70 tonnes of aluminium saved each year, thanks to switching to Ardagh Group’s lighter weight beverage cans.
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Martin Thatcher, fourth generation cider maker said, “We’re looking at many different ways of reducing our impact on the environment. As well as running a business, we are all, as individuals, passionate about cutting waste and doing our bit to bring about change.”
“Light weighting our cans means less energy used across the packaging process. We’re producing around 100 million cans a year at Myrtle Farm, so this initiative will make a big impact.
“Investing in sustainability is one of our key priorities. However, it’s equally important to retain quality, ensuring that the durability of the new lighter cans is not affected. So the Ardagh Group worked hard to get the weight exactly right,” added Martin.
“We’re working towards eliminating all plastic from our consumer packaging for cans and bottles. Removing plastic ring carriers is the first of what we hope will be a number of industry-leading initiatives in this area. We’re continuing to invest in sustainability throughout all stages of the cider making process, from development of our new energy efficient warehouse and mill at Myrtle Farm, through to ambitious plans to reduce to zero, waste sent to landfill from the cider making process.”
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