Bormioli Luigi has developed an ecological solution for finishing glass bottles and containers. The new eco-friendly matting technique is a ceramic lacquering process which is used alongside traditional acid etching.

According to Bormioli, this process can be used “to recreate the feel and appearance of acid-etched glass without the need for toxic or polluting substances.” Instead, this new technology is based on the use of a water-based lacquer which vitrifies at around 600° creating a satin finish on the surface of glass items.

Compared to acid etching, eco-friendly matting provides a series of benefits, in terms of both function and appearance, explains Bormioli. It has a reduced impact on the environment thanks to the lack of harmful substances used in the process, and it does not involve VOC emissions, nor the need to dispose of toxic waste. This results in greater safety in the workplace, according to Bormioli.

Furthermore, the supplier says water-based lacquering can be used to create an end product which is 100% recyclable while processing waste is reduced to a minimum because any sprayed material which does not adhere to the container is recovered and reused, almost to the last drop.

More info: www.bormioliluigi.com