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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

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  • The Friends of Glass New Year’s resolutions

    The Friends of Glass New Year’s resolutions

    As we enter 2019, many of us will see the start of a new year as a chance to wipe the slate clean and make positive changes with our New Year’s resolutions.

  • Top 5 new glass bottles and jars

    Top 5 new glass bottles and jars

    We think glass is great for good reasons – being 100% recyclable and good for protecting food and our health. But sometimes it’s just the clever and creative design in glass that get us excited.

  • Glass – Your Perfect Picnic Partner

    Glass – Your Perfect Picnic Partner

    Glass makes spring and summer picnics a breeze when it comes to storing and transporting your food. Not only does glass ensure that your food tastes exactly how you want, but there’s no risk of contamination from unwanted chemicals. So sit back, relax, and enjoy your picnic with glass!

  • Spice Up Your Life with Glass

    Spice Up Your Life with Glass

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    Glass loves spices. When storing and transporting these precious substances, a packaging material that preserves their flavour is crucial. Glass’ inert properties make it ideal for storing food and spices you want to be sure remain absolutely pure.

  • 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.

  • Glass Needs You!

    Glass Needs You!

    While glass in itself is a 100% natural and sustainable material, it takes responsible people like you to make sure that your glass containers get recycled. Knowing where and how to recycle glass in your area is critical to glass’ everlasting lifecycle

  • Worry Less with Glass

    Worry Less with Glass

    Recent research in Italy shows that over 2.3 million tests on food are being done every year, yet 16% of Italian families still admit to being worried about the quality of their food. Your health and your food are tightly linked, so choose the packaging material that’s proven to be the best for both –…

  • Request a bottle bank

    Request a bottle bank

    If there are no bottle banks in your neighbourhood, you can write to your local authority to request one

  • Show Off You, Show You Care – Recycle Glass

    Show Off You, Show You Care – Recycle Glass

    Refilling your glass water bottle isn’t just smart – it’s fashionable too. Major stars such as Cameron Diaz and Reese Witherspoon have been seen toting their favourite glass bottles all around Hollywood. Now you can help create a more sustainable environment and look super chic while doing it. Talk about a win-win!

  • Nothing is Good For You

    Nothing is Good For You

    Want a healthier you? Try nothing! Glass has nothing in it that will leak into your food and drink, which means better tasting and more nutritious food. When it comes to your food, remember to choose nothing.