Our packaging
At Volvic, the majority of our packaging is recyclable* and we are committed to continuing to increase the recycled content of our bottles, in order to accelerate the transition to a circular economy, help tackle the issue of plastic pollution and further reduce our carbon footprint.
*Bottles, caps, labels, cans, boxes are all recyclable. Please check the on pack recycling label and your local recycling points to find the best place to recycle each component www.recyclenow.com/recycling-locator.
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To reduce the global volumes of plastic waste, Volvic is working on a packaging strategy of continuously increasing the proportion of recycled plastic in our bottles in order to introduce as little new plastic as possible into the environment. From 2022, our 750ml Volvic Touch of Fruit bottles have been produced with entirely recycled plastic*. We remain committed to making all our bottles from entirely recycled plastic* by 2025.
*Excludes caps and labels.
A new attached 'Click' cap is coming to Volvic
We are transitioning our Volvic Plain and Volvic Touch of Fruit ranges to a brand-new "click" cap. This cap was designed specially to remain securely attached to the bottle throughout its usage and during the recycling process.
The new cap aims to create a more convenient drinking experience: leaving it attached means you don’t have to hold it in your hand, and don’t risk dropping it.
Look out for the image on the cap if you are unsure. Don’t forget to ‘click’ it back to drink, and leave it attached when you recycle it.
Why are we attaching the cap to the Volvic bottle?
When caps are recycled separately to the bottle there is a risk of improper sorting during the recycling process. Due to their small size, individual caps can easily get lost in nature, leading to litter and preventing them from getting recycled.
And when we do recycle caps, it's best to keep them attached to the bottle - this ensures they are sorted and recycled correctly.
By attaching the caps to the bottles, we are taking an extra measure to ensure that caps are recycled with the bottles. Let’s help keep plastic out of nature with our new attached cap.
What is recycled PET and recycled plastic?
Recycled PET is a type of recycled plastic. Which is plastic that has already been used for packaging and has been prepared for re-use through a reycling and reprocessing process.
Are our Volvic bottles biodegradable?
No, our Volvic bottles are not biodegradable. However, our bottles are recyclable. Thanks for popping your empty bottles into the recycling bin so they can be used again to produce new bottles.
Does the use of recycled PET or plant-based PET affect the quality of natural mineral water? How do we ensure the quality?
As a food company, our main task is to ensure the safety and quality of our products. The plant-based PET and recycled PET that we use has the same high quality as the new or 'virgin' PET. The quality of our natural mineral water is ensured by over 300 quality controls from the water source to the shelf.
Does the bottle colour or the feel of the bottle change?
Both the quality and the feel of our bottles remain high quality. There may be a slight difference in colour but this does not affect the quality of the bottle. The plant-based PET and recycled PET that we use has the same high quality as the new or 'virgin' PET . The quality of our natural mineral water is ensured by over 300 quality controls from the water source to the shelf.
Will we use more recycled plastic to improve Volvic's carbon footprint?
We calculated the carbon footprint for recycled plastic internally. These calculations show a better carbon footprint for recycled plastic over virgin plastic. Importantly, with the use of recycled plastic, we are re-using materials that are already in the market and avoiding creating new plastic therefore reducing our use of finite resources.
Are your cans recyclable too?
Our aluminium cans used for our Touch of Fruit Sparkling products can be recycled again and again. Turning recycled aluminium cans into new cans uses less energy than making new ones, so please do recycle them once you've finished enjoying the fruity bubbly drink.