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Saint-Gobain Glass has been shortlisted for the IOM3 Sustainable Future Awards 2025, recognising its pioneering work in circular economy practices and low-carbon glass innovation.
On 17 September, Bertrand Cazes, the Secretary General of Glass for Europe, attended Vitrum25, an event which brought together the international glass and glazing machinery community.
After four dynamic days, Vitrum 2025 concludes in Milan, having brought together the global glass industry to showcase innovation, foster sustainability, and strengthen international collaboration.
On 18 September, Glass for Europe, held a high-level meeting with European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen.
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Last week, the European Parliament voted in plenary on the report for the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR). The adopted text mirrors the compromise reached earlier this year in the Parliament’s committees.
On 10 September, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, delivered her first State of the Union address of her second term.
Tuesday, September 16 marks the opening of VITRUM25: it's time for a 360° overview of the drivers that will guide the 24th edition of the trade fair: innovation, international, sustainability & expertise.
On September 2 and 3, the Glass for Europe secretariat moved out of Brussels to the St Helens region in the UK for inspiring visits and meetings aiming at gearing up for a busy advocacy programme in the coming months.
Technologies, innovation and sustainability in the manufacturing of the future
Glass for Europe is proud to launch its newly redesigned website, offering a modern and engaging platform to explore the dynamic world of flat glass in Europe.
NSG Group is pleased to announce that Pilkington Polska Sp. z o.o., a member of NSG Group, plans to install an advanced architectural glass coating line at its facility in Sandomierz, Poland.
Focusing on Sustainable Future Technologies
Glass for Europe is actively shaping EU policy: the association is preparing key contributions to public consultations on affordable housing, construction strategy, and circular economy legislation.
The implementation of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) for construction products, which is anchored in the revised EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR), is progressing.
Glass for Europe shares its position on the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act, urging smart, low-burden measures to support flat glass decarbonisation.
Glass for Europe has today replied to the public consultation launched by the European Commission on the upcoming review of the EU ETS.
On 30 June, the European Commission adopted a support package to help Member States implement the new Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
During the last months, Glass for Europe’s Environment experts have been working towards a harmonised definition of recycled content in the flat glass sector.
TVITEC | CRICURSA's latest YearBook goes beyond figures and façades—it reflects the company’s core mission and commitment to a greener built environment.
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