Visy reaches 70% recycled content target again for NZ glass

Visy has again met its target of an average of 70% recycled glass in its locally made bottles and jars in 2025.

First achieved in 2024, the consecutive milestone highlights the strength of the company’s fully integrated glass recycling and manufacturing operations in New Zealand, delivering a local and secure supply chain for wineries and food and beverage businesses.

“New Zealand makes some of the best food and beverages in the world — it deserves the best bottles and jars,” said newly appointed Visy New Zealand Country Lead Aaron Ashby. “Kiwi businesses can’t rely solely on imported packaging, it’s critical for export and getting their product on supermarket shelves.

“We’re making some of the most sustainable glass packaging in the world, right here in New Zealand.”

Visy recycles glass from 50 councils across the country and remanufactures it into more than 700 million bottles and jars. Glass packaging made with 70% recycled content can be up to 30% less greenhouse gas intensive than glass made with no recycled material.

High-quality kerbside colour-sorted glass has helped lift glass recovery rates, supporting the company’s progress towards — and consistent achievement of — the recycled content target.

Image caption: Visy AKL Glass. Image: Supplied