Episode 3 - Lightweight glass (In french only)
Sous le Bouchon –The SAQ Podcast
A discussion with two passionate SAQ experts: Ines Castillo and Christian Marier-Pilon.
According to the SAQ’s lightweight glass experts,
“A bottle’s weight has absolutely no bearing
on the quality of the wine inside.”
– Ines Castillo, Director, Europe
“Lightweight glass reduces a bottle’s environmental impact
by 10 to 20% compared to regular glass. That’s a lot.”
– Christian Marier Pilon, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility
Available at all times on SAQ.COM, as well as on the usual platforms


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All about lightweight glass
The next time you visit an SAQ store, have some fun by hand-weighing a few wine bottles. You’ll quickly realize they don’t all weigh the same. Welcome to the world of lightweight glass, a more ecological form of packaging!
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