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Glass can be recycled indefinitely, and using glass cullet in production reduces the need for virgin raw materials, energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
A new Glass for Europe series examines how national regulations integrate the solar factor in buildings.
On 17 July, the European Commission adopted its proposal for the ETS reform. Glass for Europe is currently conducted a detailed assessment of the legislative proposal. The text below is the press release which was sent following the adoption.
Smarter school buildings are key to a more sustainable future. Here's how Glass for Europe is supporting the conversation.
A smart retrofit can be just as transformative as a new investment—discover how AGC Interpane and Glaston modernized a tempering line to boost efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability for the future.
The VOLTA pilot furnace marks a decisive milestone in the demonstration of hybrid melting for flat glass, following one full year of continuous operation.
From 20 March to 12 June, the European Commission organised a public consultation on the energy efficiency framework post-2030.
From 1 to 5 July, the European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (eceee) held its summer study around the Lac d’Ailette (France).
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.
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.
Impressive success story in modern insulating glass production
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.