FEVE – the European Container Glass Federation
🚮 Today marks International Zero Waste Day! Did you know circular packaging materials play a key role in cutting down on waste?
Glass is a permanent material, meaning glass packaging can be endlessly recycled without losing its properties in a closed-loop system – reducing reliance on virgin raw materials and preventing unnecessary waste.
But waste reduction goes beyond packaging and the glass industry is acting at every stage by:
🔥 Recovering and redirecting waste heat from furnaces to boost efficiency
⚡ Generating renewable electricity with on-site photovoltaic panels
🔁 Using Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to diversify and decarbonize energy supply
What’s more, people across Europe have their own role to play! To onboard and further support consumers, the glass industry has set up FriendsofGlass to share resources on why choosing glass packaging can help us all to lead a more intentional lifestyle.