'Exciting but challenging': Britain's glass industry unveils 2050 net zero vision

Michael Holder
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British Glass sets out potential decarbonisation pathways based on renewables, hydrogen, CCS, and greater recycling levels

Britain's £2bn glass industry has today unveiled its vision for a net zero glass manufacturing chain by 2050, with the publication of a major new strategy focused on shifting to renewable electricity and...

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