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“Singing” glass bottles inspire millennials to recycle 

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Join us in celebrating the International Year of Glass 

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10 best Mother’s Day gift ideas from Friends of Glass

It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday 15th March and if you haven’t already, it’s time to think about what you’re going to do (or buy!) to show her she’s appreciated. From our research, we know many Mum’s love glass. It’s a fact. So if you’re stuck for ideas, here’s our round up of the 10 best glass inspired Mother’s Day gift ideas.

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On the way to a better planet, every last bottle counts 

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About Friends of Glass

Friends of Glass is a community which supports everything about glass packaging and helps you include glass in your lifestyle.

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Why Glass?

Learn why we love glass, and why we’re dedicated to promoting its numerous benefits to people all over the world.

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  • 5 Ways to Decorate For Christmas Using Glass

    5 Ways to Decorate For Christmas Using Glass

    Snowflakes are falling, knitwear is finding its way out of the closet, and the frost is biting our noses – winter has arrived! 

  • The student guide to recycling glass

    The student guide to recycling glass

    We know it’s tough being a student.

  • Students encouraged to recycle glass in new competition

    Students encouraged to recycle glass in new competition

    University first year students in three key sites – York, Cardiff and Oxford, with 32,000 fresher students in total – are being urged to get recycling.

  • Glass Designs for the Environment

    Glass Designs for the Environment

    Glass designs can be about more than just interior spaces. Glass’ refillable and reusable qualities are stirring people to create new, functional designs that also benefit the environment.

  • A Toast to Glass!

    A Toast to Glass!

    We all know wine glass enhance the taste of wine, but what about beer? Beer’s increasing popularity means that dedicated brewers are also reinventing their beer glass design to make sure their brew tastes the best. Who knew glass design could be so tasty?

  • Award Winning Glass Recycling

    Award Winning Glass Recycling

    Glass recycling isn’t just important – it’s fun too! Friends of Glass have created this amusing video about Hank the glass bottle and his many lives. Glass’ most important quality is its ability to be revived again and again without loss of quality. Glass really is something to sing about

  • Glass is Soup-er!

    Glass is Soup-er!

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    Food tastes and looks great in glass. Not only does glass guarantee your food is delicious, it’s easy to make a whole meal in a glass jar as well – which is perfect for those on-the-go. Keep your meals fast, healthy and tasty by using glass.

  • Pure Natural Glass

    Pure Natural Glass

    Around the world, packaging manufacturers are desperately trying to imitate glass. Some even say their products ‘look like glass’ in an effort to capitalise on the positive image glass packaging has with consumers. Others claim their packaging is revolutionary because it is resealable. They’ve never heard of a glass jar with a lid obviously.

  • Glass – A Powerful Ally Against Disease

    Glass – A Powerful Ally Against Disease

    The World Health Organization has stated that cancers figure among the leading causes of death worldwide, accounting for 8.2 million deaths in 2012. Help limit the spread of diseases by using glass packaging. Glass is 100% inert, meaning no unwanted chemicals in your food.

  • Upgrade Your Home with Upcycled Glass Designs

    Upgrade Your Home with Upcycled Glass Designs

    No matter what shape it’s in, glass always captures people’s imaginations. One designer has managed to create functional yet captivating pieces for interiors, by reusing and recycling glass bottles. Once again proving that glass adds class – no matter what shape it’s in.