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This industry is among the most energy-intensive sectors there are. Melting tanks operate round the clock, fossil fuels dominate production. Decarbonising this industry is a challenge.
For many installers, waste removal has traditionally been viewed as little more than a necessary operational task, arrange a skip, clear the site, move onto the next job.
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Glass for Europe is urging EU policymakers to strengthen support for locally made automotive glazing through upcoming automotive legislation.
Smarter, safer and more energy‑efficient glass cooling
Glaston is introducing a new Quenching Blower Maintenance Service designed to prevent unplanned downtime, reduce energy costs and extend blower lifetime.
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.
Şişecam has completed its greenfield flat glass facility investment in Tarsus, realized with a 315 million Euro investment, commissioning the TR9 line.
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.
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.
Şişecam has successfully commissioned the new coated glass line at its San Giorgio di Nogaro plant in Northern Italy, an investment realized with 25 million Euro.
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated the Aluminum Material Council (AMC) portion of its site with webpages covering aluminum-focused sustainability.
EuroShop returns to Düsseldorf from 22–26 February 2026, where Saint-Gobain Glass and Saint-Gobain Prime Glass Working will once again take center stage.