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We all strive for a better tomorrow \u2013 a world where the planet and people are healthier and happier than they are today. In the face of global warming, public health crises and economic turbulence, that future has never felt more uncertain. But people are demanding more from businesses, governments and one another to ensure we foster a more sustainable world for the next generation.<\/p>\n

In such turbulent times, it\u2019s reassuring to know that for product protection, one aspect of our future is clear: glass packaging. The timelessness of glass means\u00a0the packaging people have loved most, yesterday and today, is the very best option for tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Glass is the packaging of choice for safeguarding our planet.<\/h4>\n

Made entirely of raw materials found in nature, glass is simple and does no significant harm to the environment. It\u2019s the only packaging that\u2019s both reusable and infinitely recyclable, with endless lives: glass can be recycled again and again, in an endless loop, into new bottles and jars. This reduces waste, cuts CO\u00b2 emissions and saves raw materials. And the industry is working to make glass production even more sustainable and climate neutral by designing a more efficient furnace \u2013 the\u00a0Furnace for the Future<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 to reduce carbon emissions by up to 60%.<\/p>\n

Glass is a trusted and proven choice for those seeking wellness.<\/h4>\n

As an everyday packaging material, it is natural, sustainable and safe \u2013 crucial at a time when the health credentials of packaging are becoming even more important to people. Because of its inherent inertness and protective properties, glass acts as a safe barrier to external agents, meaning products are preserved for longer in glass, even once opened. This makes glass the natural choice for preserving not only the quality of the product, but the health of the people who use it. The industry is partnering with customers to introduce the Glass Hallmark onto packaging, serving, in part, to symbolise the commitment made to health and quality when choosing glass.<\/p>\n

Glass is a key resource for achieving a thriving, circular European society.<\/h4>\n

Reusable and endlessly recyclable, glass packaging is a role model for circularity. It can be taken back to the store and directly refilled, or recycled again and again without loss of quality. And the industry \u2013 a longtime leader in circularity \u2013 is convening stakeholders across the entire glass value chain to \u2018Close the Glass Loop<\/a>\u2019 and drive a 90% collection rate of glass by 2030 to make our circular economy work better.<\/p>\n

The industry also remains committed to building on its longstanding cultural heritage to drive sustainable growth for the continent. European glassmaking is adapting and innovating to secure the future of the industry \u2013 the jobs that come with it and essential sectors that depend on it \u2013 and ensure glass is fit for the circular and climate-neutral economy Europe\u2019s 2050 sustainability targets will bring.<\/p>\n

We can\u2019t forecast the future. It will be built step-by-step and choice-by-choice, in moments large and small.\u00a0But when it comes to packaging, the future is made clear.\u00a0Our future is glass: the preferred material for sustainable, healthy, reusable and infinitely recyclable closed loop packaging. Choosing glass is choosing a better future \u2013 and promising to do our part to make that future real. It\u2019s a promise to protect health \u2013 of the planet, of people, of society \u2013 so that we thrive together for generations to come.<\/p>\n

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Glass. Choose tomorrow, today.<\/h4>\n<\/figure>\n

Are you excited about this news? We definitely are, and can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2022! How are you planning to celebrate?<\/p>\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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