Wherever you are, chances are that you come into contact with glass on a daily basis. From getting ready for the day with the help from your favourite skincare product, preparing a healthy meal for friends and family, to winding down at night with some after-work drinks. Glass is healthy, versatile, and better yet, sustainable: it’s the only packaging material which is infinitely recyclable, as well as being reusable and refillable. So what can we do with all this packaging once we’re done to ensure we’re treating it right?
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Consumers recognise glass packaging as safe, sustainable and fit for the future
8 out of 10 consumers believe in glass as a packaging material for the future, recognising its recyclability, reusability and health benefits as the glass industry continues its path towards climate neutrality
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8 out of 10 consumers believe in glass as a packaging material for the future, recognising its recyclability, reusability and health benefits as the glass industry continues its path towards climate neutrality
What are the benefits of glass in a circular economy?
The circular economy begins again as it ends, forming an endless cycle of materials. Glass is the perfect example of this when we think of the physical transformation from sand to glass and back to sand again, through the process of recycling.
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The circular economy begins again as it ends, forming an endless cycle of materials. Glass is the perfect example of this when we think of the physical transformation from sand to glass and back to sand again, through the process of recycling.
How is glass manufacturing evolving to face the future?
Have you ever seen a glass bottle being made? It involves taking an alchemy of ingredients and crafting, twisting, shaping and sculpting them into life – all in front of the dancing flames of the furnace. “That’s why I like to think of glass as a living thing,” says Trevor Philips, a Production and Engineering Director who has spent nearly 50 years in the heart of the industry.
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Have you ever seen a glass bottle being made? It involves taking an alchemy of ingredients and crafting, twisting, shaping and sculpting them into life – all in front of the dancing flames of the furnace. “That’s why I like to think of glass as a living thing,” says Trevor Philips, a Production and Engineering Director who has spent nearly 50 years in the heart of the industry.
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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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.
Using glass around the home this Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! Today (22 April) we are exploring the ways you can recycle and reuse glass around your home. There are loads of small changes you can make to live a more sustainable lifestyle and incorporate glass around your home. Here are a few of our tips.
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Happy Earth Day! Today (22 April) we are exploring the ways you can recycle and reuse glass around your home. There are loads of small changes you can make to live a more sustainable lifestyle and incorporate glass around your home. Here are a few of our tips.
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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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.
How does recycling glass help protect the environment?
Have you ever wondered how glass is recycled? What happens to your used glass after you’ve put it into the bottle bank? The good news is that every single one of us can make a difference.
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Have you ever wondered how glass is recycled? What happens to your used glass after you’ve put it into the bottle bank? The good news is that every single one of us can make a difference.
Colours matter…also for glass
Glass has a major part to play in the process of mitigating the effects of climate change. We know recycling is a must, nonetheless there are a few ground rules when it comes to reprocessing glass .
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Glass has a major part to play in the process of mitigating the effects of climate change. We know recycling is a must, nonetheless there are a few ground rules when it comes to reprocessing glass .
How are retailers rising to the packaging waste challenge?
Calling on all shoppers! You might think that how your favourite product is packaged is all about what brands choose to make and what we all want to buy. However, with us shoppers paying more attention than ever to the impact of our shopping choices, the retailers we make visits to everyday are becoming just as concerned with how our favourite products are packaged, helping us make easier, more sustainable choices. So what choices are they making? You probably already know that, while disposable packaging is going out of fashion, endlessly recyclable glass is very much on trend. Well, that message is resonating with our favourite retailers, who are putting more and more glass packaging on their shelves in turn. As Carrefour’s Sustainability Outreach Lead, Scarlett Elizee, says, “we also want to move away from single use and towards a recycling and reuse model that makes the most out of glass.” Here’s why.
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Calling on all shoppers! You might think that how your favourite product is packaged is all about what brands choose to make and what we all want to buy. However, with us shoppers paying more attention than ever to the impact of our shopping choices, the retailers we make visits to everyday are becoming just as concerned with how our favourite products are packaged, helping us make easier, more sustainable choices. So what choices are they making? You probably already know that, while disposable packaging is going out of fashion, endlessly recyclable glass is very much on trend. Well, that message is resonating with our favourite retailers, who are putting more and more glass packaging on their shelves in turn. As Carrefour’s Sustainability Outreach Lead, Scarlett Elizee, says, “we also want to move away from single use and towards a recycling and reuse model that makes the most out of glass.” Here’s why.
#CheersWithGlass with Teachers for Future Spain
Friends of Glass Spain partnered with Carlota Bruna, Alex Puértolas, Maxi Iglesias, and Curly Azahara to gather as much virtual #CheersWithGlass and their best wishes for 2022.
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Friends of Glass Spain partnered with Carlota Bruna, Alex Puértolas, Maxi Iglesias, and Curly Azahara to gather as much virtual #CheersWithGlass and their best wishes for 2022.
Living more sustainably – Is it difficult?
Today, we’re living in a changing world – one where our environment is on the brink of a crisis. Every day, this requires us to make choices aimed at adopting a more sustainable lifestyle – one that allows us to enjoy a healthy and full lifestyle, while at the same time respecting the world around us.
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Today, we’re living in a changing world – one where our environment is on the brink of a crisis. Every day, this requires us to make choices aimed at adopting a more sustainable lifestyle – one that allows us to enjoy a healthy and full lifestyle, while at the same time respecting the world around us.
Tips to cut your waste – with the help of glass
We’ve all seen the images of waste building up on our planet and polluting our oceans – and we can all play our own small part in making a difference to our planet’s health. Did you know there are several small, simple steps you can take to make a difference, even in a world that’s constantly on the go? Read on…
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We’ve all seen the images of waste building up on our planet and polluting our oceans – and we can all play our own small part in making a difference to our planet’s health. Did you know there are several small, simple steps you can take to make a difference, even in a world that’s constantly on the go? Read on…
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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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.