Glass manufacturing

Low-carbon gas can ignite a sustainable future for manufacturing

Energy

Low-carbon gas can ignite a sustainable future for manufacturing

The love–hate relationship between manufacturing and its fuel has long driven innovation - the challenge of the net zero transition is no exception, writes Encirc's Fiacre O'Donell

clock 26 March 2024 • 4 min read
Vidrala sets sights on net zero glass production after science-based targets approval

Supply chain

Vidrala sets sights on net zero glass production after science-based targets approval

Spanish firm has become one of the first glass manufacturers in the world to secure validation for its climate goals from the Science-Based Targets Initiative

clock 18 April 2022 • 2 min read

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'A truly momentous occasion for glass': Diageo produces glass whisky bottles in waste-powered furnaces

Drinks giant claims biofuel furnaces tested in trial will reduce carbon footprint of glass manufacturing by 90 per cent and thus boost sustainability of its “grain-to-glass” supply chain

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