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Energy efficiency is one of the key ways to make the electricity you use in production go further.
Dow announced their sponsorship and participation at the next edition of Glass Performance Days (GPD), June 14-16 in Tampere, Finland.
Saint-Gobain Glass and Hydro Building Systems join forces to lead the market towards low carbon façades
eyrise® will speak at the Innovation stage on 11 May at 1pm.
The flat glass industry is steadfastly dedicated to optimising its contribution to the objectives of the Net-Zero Industry Act and to strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the EU.
Ecodesign considerations have been embraced for many years and are at the core of the flat glass sector’s present and future development efforts.
European PVC Window System Suppliers welcome the lead (pb) in PVC REACH restriction adopted by the European Commission on the 3rd of May as an important first step.
The Durán International Symposium on Sustainable Glass Processing and Applications is to be held as part of SIPS 2023, at the Hyatt’s Dreams Playa Bonita Resort in Panama from 27 Nov to 1 Dec 2023.
On April 26, Glass for Europe participated in Glass Print 2023, Europe’s only dedicated event for the decoration of glass which gathers together international glassmakers, decorators, end-users, brand owners and leading suppliers.
Şişecam has exercised its purchase option from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for its 10% stake in Şişecam Çevre Sistemleri.
On 18 April, Glass for Europe was in Eindhoven to participate in the Glass Trend’s event “Smart Sustainable Glass Manufacturing”.
Facade-integrated PV installation with green MorphoColor® panes at the Center for High-Efficiency Solar Cells at Fraunhofer ISE.
Higher production capacity with lower energy consumption
Yesterday, the European Parliament adopted the revision of the EU Emissions Trading System Directive (EU ETS) with 413 votes in favour to 167 against (57 abstentions).
Scm Group among the opinion leaders of the first Italian Think Tank on the subject
Turkey’s lightest mineral water bottle stands out with its special design that makes it lighter and more environmentally friendly than its counterparts.
Articles
It is hypothesized that the usage of smart glass in the building envelope can provide optimum solutions to adapt buildings to the variable climatic and environmental characteristics.
BIPV represents an important field to explore, since PV systems have an enormous potential within the context of architectural and urban design.
Learn how EPDs can help you make environmentally friendly product selections.
Unlocking the potential of energy-saving solutions in the glass industry: a guide for Italian companies
The paper presents an experimental research approach to the problem of developing continuous hybrid water-filled building envelopes through design and construction.
This study identifies the existing supply-chain inefficiencies in the UK glass industry in three stages.
Gain multiple benefits with upgrades to the glass laminating furnace
This paper focuses on the fire safety aspects related to the use of fire PV panels and systems in building facades.
Read the latest Glastory blog by Taneli Ylinen.
Dow has a strong commitment to sustainability and recently introduced the first externally PAS2060-verified carbon neutral silicones for façades.
The paper deals with the recycling of laminated glass, especially with the effective separation of glass (in the form of cullet) from the polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer film.
End-of-life insulating glass units (IGUs) continue to follow a linear, wasteful path from renovation and demolition sites into landfills or low-value recycling.
