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From 20 March to 12 June, the European Commission organised a public consultation on the energy efficiency framework post-2030.
NGA calls on representatives from glass fabricators and manufacturers to participate in the PCR guidance development process
AIA has created a commitment framework to help architects better serve their communities by building resilience and disaster risk reduction into the design and planning of new construction and renovation projects.
From 1 to 5 July, the European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (eceee) held its summer study around the Lac d’Ailette (France).
EVERLAM has once again been awarded the EcoVadis Bronze Medal, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.
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At glasstec 2026 circularity is one of the key three Hot Topics. Exhibitors will show how glass products are developed to be more suitable for recycling, how insulation glass units are separated automatically and how new sources of cullet can be…
Glass for Europe is urging EU policymakers to strengthen support for locally made automotive glazing through upcoming automotive legislation.
The Group renews its commitment to guaranteeing safe materials that comply with CAM requirements, transparent documentation, and sustainable solutions dedicated to insulating glass.
On 31 March, Glass for Europe visited the offices of Edgetech in Heinsberg, Germany, as part of its ongoing efforts to deepen industry knowledge and collaboration.
Glass for Europe organised a workshop on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
On 11 March, the Board of Directors of Glass for Europe convened for the association’s General Assembly, where members confirmed the leadership of Davide Cappellino (AGC Glass Europe) for another term.
A pilot project led by ZHAW with Glas Trösch has demonstrated that recycling end-of-life windows into new float glass is technically feasible, paving the way toward a closed-loop recycling chain.
HEGLA’s IG2Pieces system has been nominated for the prestigious Fensterbau Innovation Award, highlighting its contribution to advancing circular solutions in the glass industry.
Glass can be molten indefinitely without losing quality – a property that makes it a key material for circularity. But the distance to cover towards a genuine circular economy varies by glass segment.
Japan’s first demonstration project for circular recycling of window glass from home renovation by Sekisui House, Daiei Kankyo and AGC
The European Parliament has adopted a report outlining measures to address housing shortages and support energy-efficient building renovation across the EU.
Joint statement – on the role of high-performance buildings to reduce demand for heating & cooling and enable electrification
'The Industrial Accelerator Act represents a constructive first step towards supporting European-made products' declared Bertrand Cazes, Secretary General of Glass for Europe.
On 26 February, Glass for Europe took part in the first meeting of the Whole Life Carbon Forum for Buildings.
On February 25, the European Parliament’s ENVI and IMCO committees voted on the agreement of the new End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation.
Glass Futures has completed its first alternative fuel trials campaign, demonstrating at industrial scale the viability of biofuels, electric melting and hydrogen to accelerate glass sector decarbonisation.