Vidrala has received its Net Zero target validation from the Science Based Targets initiative, positioning it as one of the first glass container manufacturers in the world to receive this validation. The company has a target to reach Net Zero across the value chain by 2045. The company already has a Near-Term Target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 47% and Scope 3 emissions by 28% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. The new Net Zero target means that they must reduce absolute Scope 1, 2 & 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2045 from the 2019 base year.

NSG Group has developed the SELFOC Lens Array (SLA) 5EG, which has the combined characteristics of long depth-of-field (DOF), compactness and high-resolution, targeting at document scanners of multi-function printers for office-use as its application. This further expands the range of applications of SLAs, which are currently used primarily in scanners of multi-function printers for family-use.

Dave Dalton, CEO of British Glass, said: “We welcome the inclusion of glass to the Simpler Recycling reform, as one of the recyclable waste materials to be collected from households across England. Ensuring that all households have access to kerbside glass collections is a positive step in helping to increase collection rates and facilitating a more convenient process for consumers. However, whilst this reform will introduce simpler collections for households, it will actually make the recycling process more complex and less efficient as more dry waste materials are mixed together."

“With glass being 100% recyclable, we must ensure that this increased glass collection also leads to increased recycling rates."

Vidrala Group has announced that Encirc business unit Managing Director Adrian Curry will leave the business on 31 March 2024 to face new challenges. He will be replaced by Sean Murphy (Finance Director), as interim Managing Director.

Mr Curry will step back from his role of Managing Director on 31 December 2023 and remain in an advisory capacity for the first quarter of 2024. Vidrala Exec Committee has already defined a strategy to hand over the Encirc leadership in the short, medium and long term.

Vidrala wishes Mr Curry the best success and thanks him for his vision, proactivity and key leadership in the integration of Encirc into the Group and the cultural, organisational and business enhancement for the Vidrala project.

Glass packaging producer Vetropack has hosted the formal inauguration ceremony of its Boffalora sopra Ticino site in northern Italy. The event marked the official commencement of operations at the facility and was attended by key business partners, customers and notable representatives from the local Italian government.

As the demand for AI, high-speed computation and powerful computing continues to grow, there is an increasing need to enhance the number of transistors in a single package. However, traditional organic materials like silicon, commonly used for interposers, are encountering limitations. Glass substrates offer numerous advantages, including exceptional flatness, high thermal stability and rigidity. These attributes enable the miniaturisation and integration of transistors on a glass substrate.

The European Container Glass industry welcomes the European Parliament’s Environment (ENVI) Committee vote amending the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) to promote full packaging circularity. But industry remains deeply concerned that Intellectual Property Rights for packaging are not protected. The risk is that packaged products will start to look the same. Creative designs and iconic shapes will gradually disappear, and commercial value will be squandered because brands can no longer stand out from each other on the shelves.

Vitro has announced through its architectural glass business, the expansion of its contract to provide the glass front sheets used in advanced thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solar panels manufactured by First Solar. Aligned with the company's international expansion plans, this operation represents approximately $1.3 billion dollars in sales over the next 10 years, in addition to the sales covered by the initial contract, estimated at a similar amount.

Discover the circular story of glass packaging. Follow the journey glass packaging takes from the home to back on the shop shelf in this educational inside the factory tour.

“Ever wondered where glass containers come from, how they're made, and how we as consumers can make sure they're properly recycled? Join British Glass and Friends of Glass as we take you through each facility, explaining how effective glass recycling can lead to a true circular economy of glass within the UK. From recycling, to melting, to moulding and filling, we show you how your recycled glass container can be back on the shop floor ready for purchase within just 30 days.”