York Gin isn’t just crafting great spirits, it’s setting a new standard for sustainable packaging in the drinks industry.
While many brands are still weighing up how to reduce their footprint, York Gin has gone all in, becoming the first UK gin brand to bottle in 100% recycled glass made right here in Yorkshire.
The move is more than a packaging upgrade, it’s a commitment to circular thinking. The bottle is made from post-consumer recycled glass, including everything from used bottles to old windscreens, remelted and reshaped just 27 miles from the distillery. That short supply chain reduces transport emissions and supports local industry, without compromising on quality or shelf appeal.
In fact, sustainability runs through everything York Gin does:
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⚡ Electric delivery vans
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🌱 Green energy powering the distillery
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♻️ Refill stations and zero landfill waste
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🏷️ Labels, caps and packaging sourced from local suppliers
And while the packaging is pure glass, the contents have earned their own reputation, York Gin was named Best Gin of 2023 by Good Housekeeping, and continues to win praise for flavour, ethics and transparency.
This is what being a Glass Champion looks like: choosing glass not just for its aesthetics, but for its longevity, circularity, and quality. York Gin is proof that when you combine bold choices with local know-how, you can build a business that’s as sustainable as it is successful.
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The Glass Champions campaign shines a spotlight on the brands, retailers, and independent groups that choose glass as their primary packaging. Discover other brands setting container standards high in food, drink, cosmetics, and beyond. Read more.
