Glass Packaging and Sustainability
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The European glass packaging industry is committed to
sustainable packaging, and the respect of all pillars of sustainability:
economic, social and health, environmental.
From bottles to bottles! Promoting the closed loop recycling system in Europe Recycled glass saves natural resources and needs less energy in the melting process. Glass packaging offers a system that can infinitely recycle glass over and over again in such a way that it reduces environmental impact and avoids landfill. The container glass industry has carried out a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) to measure the environmental impacts of our industry.  Read more Contributing to communities welfare, it responds to consumers needs The glass industry is hundreds of years old. It has contributed to employment and been part of the social fabric of many communities, which boast glass industries. The industry is also partner in social dialogue with the trade unions. For consumers, glass packed products preserve and protect food, drinks and medicines. The inertness of glass makes glass a harmless packaging material: it is the reference in laboratories and pharmaceutical sectors protecting against chemical or biological contamination. Glass’s preservation characteristics helps decrease wasted food. Read more
Getting value from waste and enhancing products Glass producers actively participate in the economic prosperity of the regions in which they are based and are also committed to glass recycling systems in all regions of Europe. Some of Europe’s most prestigious products are packed in glass and have become icons in their field. Read More |
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