Why glass?
Glass keeps our favourite food and drinks tasting pure and the flavours fresh, without unwanted chemicals creeping in over time. It’s the only packaging material that’s both inert and endlessly recyclable into new bottles and jars, without any loss in quality. That’s why we believe that choosing and recycling more products in glass can help us to live healthier lives, while being mindful of our impact on the planet.
Health benefits
Made from ingredients found in nature – sand, soda ash and limestone, along with recycled glass – glass is inert, non-toxic, and needs no chemicals or plastic linings to protect what’s inside.
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Environmental benefits
Widely recycled, reusable and refillable, most of the glass collected in Europe goes back into production, helping to reduce the carbon footprint of glassmaking.
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Taste & quality benefits
For food, drinks, condiments and preserves that retain all of the original flavour, glass stands for quality, inside and out.
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History of glass
From today’s high-tech furnace innovations to secretive medieval guilds, and as far back as the Romans’ discovery of craft glassblowing, glass has thousands of years of heritage to discover.
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Hear stories from the community and discover all the reasons why glass is better for us, as part of a more intentional lifestyle.
10 things you might not know about recycling
There’s no denying that recycling is having a moment right now: images of marine litter are a constant on our TV screens thanks to series like Blue Planet, ‘buy-in-bulk’ retail outlets and circular living shops are popping up in cities across Europe, and #ZeroWaste influencers are all over our Instagram timelines.
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5 reasons to buy milk in glass bottles
Glass dairy containers are good for the environment because glass is one of the most recyclable materials you can use. And milk just tastes better when it’s in glass!
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5 ways you can help close the glass loop
We all have a part to play in building a more sustainable world, starting with how we shop, all the way down to how we get rid of our rubbish. This summer, organisations involved in all stages of the glass collection and recycling value chain have launched Close the Glass Loop – a major glass recycling action plan for Europe.
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Discover how you can make an impact
From how we live at home to how we show up for the planet, our everyday choices can be the starting point for a more sustainable future.
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Packaging Unpacked: Unveiling the truths and myths about glass
Uncover some of the most common facts and myths about glass and packaging overall, so you can make more informed decisions the next time you visit the supermarket.
Glass is so much more than just a bottle or jar.
A bottle isn’t just a bottle. A jar isn’t just a jar. Glass is much more than the ingredients it’s made from or the product it holds – it’s a guardian of taste, an infinite shape-shifter, and a creative canvas.