📈 New data on container glass collection for recycling in Europe is now available! The EU’s glass value chain sustains a steady 80.2% glass packaging collection rate with record volume of collected glass 💪 💬 “More glass packaging was collected in 2022 than ever before, reaching a record level of 12.4 million tonnes, representing an increase of about 542 000 tonnes over the previous year. The increase in volumes of collected glass demonstrates the resilience and commitment of the glass packaging value chain to increase the availability of post-consumer glass for the manufacturing of new glass bottles and jars," says Adeline Farrelly, Secretary General of FEVE – the European Container Glass Federation on behalf of Close the Glass Loop partners. 🔗 To access the complete press release and detailed figures, please visit our website at: https://lnkd.in/gmzy7HAZ #ClosetheGlassLoop #CircularEconomy #GlassPackaging #GlassRecycling #PavingTheWayTo90
Close The Glass Loop
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
The recycling action platform bringing together the entire glass packaging ecosystem.
About us
Close The Glass Loop is the European platform for the glass packaging collection & recycling value chain. Our vision is to achieve full actual recycling of collected glass packaging, by working in partnership with the whole value chain to make sure our Circular Economy works better. We want to achieve 90% average EU collection rate of used glass packaging by 2030 and better quality of recycled glass, so more recycled content can be used in a new production loop. The platform was founded in June 2020 and brings together 14 European associations: ACR+, AIJN, CEEV, EFBW, Eurocities, EXPRA, FERVER, FEVE, HOTREC, Municipal Waste Europe, PROFEL, PROSPA (represented by CITEO), Soft Drinks Europe & spiritsEUROPE. It is currently active in 11 countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, UK.
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http://www.closetheglassloop.eu
External link for Close The Glass Loop
- Industry
- Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
- Company size
- 1 employee
- Headquarters
- Brussels
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2020
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Brussels, BE
Updates
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Did you know that the cosmetics sector places 16,000 tonnes of glass packaging on the market each year? 🤔 In the previous episode of #90MinutesCGL, LUMBERS Stéphanie, Director of Sustainable Development at FEBEA (Federation of Beauty Companies), showcased a case study on boosting the use of recycled glass in premium and extra-clear products, typical in beauty product packaging. 🎥 Watch the full episode with many more case studies here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/enCcVFQs #ClosetheGlassLoop #CircularEconomy #GlassPackaging #GlassRecycling #WasteManagement #Decarbonisation
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Sustainable glass packaging plays a crucial role in minimizing environmental impact through its use of recycled content, thoughtful design, and responsible manufacturing practices. It aims to reduce waste, conserve resources, and lower carbon footprints throughout its lifecycle. 🌍 In the “Soft Drinks Closing the Glass Loop” video, our speakers highlight these efforts and share their vision for sustainable packaging. Nicholas Hodac listed four key factors that make packaging sustainable, while Dries Van Aerde from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners discussed the company's ambitions and actions toward meeting environmental standards. 🔍 Want to learn more about their visions? Check the video below and find the full video on our YouTube channel 📹 #ClosetheGlassLoop #CircularEconomy #GlassPackaging #GlassRecycling #SoftDrinks UNESDA - Soft Drinks Europe 🔄♻️
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Sharing best practices is crucial as it accelerates learning and progress across industries and disciplines. It allows individuals and organizations within the glass packaging value chain to adopt proven methods and successful strategies. Olivier Deweerdt, Secretary General of FERVER - European Federation of Glass Recyclers, recognizes this well, especially as #CloseTheGlassLoop works diligently on this front. We believe this approach will contribute positively to increasing glass collection for recycling rates. 💡 🔗 To access the complete press release and 2022 Glass collection for recycling map, please visit our website at: https://lnkd.in/gmzy7HAZ #ClosetheGlassLoop #CircularEconomy #GlassPackaging #GlassRecycling #PavingTheWayTo90
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Did you know that producing one glass bottle in a NextGen hybrid furnace reduces CO2 emissions by 69% compared to producing one glass bottle in conventional furnaces? 🤔 In the last episode of #90MinutesCGL, we heard an insightful case study from Joris Goossens, R&D Project Manager at Ardagh Group Glass Packaging-Europe. Joris oversees innovative technology projects aimed at reducing ecological impact and increasing recycled content in glass packaging manufacturing. 🎥 Watch the full episode with many more case studies here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/enCcVFQs #ClosetheGlassLoop #CircularEconomy #GlassPackaging #GlassRecycling #WasteManagement #Decarbonisation
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The second episode of #ClosetheGlassLoop's "Journey Through Sectors" is now live! 🌐 This time we look at the world of soft drinks and how the sector is ramping up efforts to achieve 90% collection for recycling of glass containers. Hear from industry leaders how circularity and sustainability is shaping their policies on packaging, as well as best practices, case studies, and initiatives from companies and operators working towards higher collection and recycling rates. 🔄♻️ 🔵 Where are soft drinks mostly consumed? 🔵 What is the vision of the soft drinks sector for sustainable packaging? 🔵 What functionalities is the soft drinks sector looking for with glass packaging? Curious about the answers to these questions? Head over to our CGL YouTube channel and click the link below to watch the video now! 👇 🎬 https://lnkd.in/ecreZwBu A special thanks to all the speakers who generously contributed their enlightening insights and remarks. 💬 Nicholas Hodac, UNESDA - Soft Drinks Europe 💬 Dries Van Aerde, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners 💬 Beatriz Blasco Marzal, Asociación de Bebidas Refrescantes 💬 Alexandre Mariat, GEYER 💬 Gaultier Massip, Citeo 💬 Sandra Anguiano, Ecovidrio #ClosetheGlassLoop #CircularEconomy #GlassPackaging #GlassRecycling #SoftDrinks
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Close the Glass Loop released at its recent Annual Event new data showing that the EU's average glass collection for recycling rate remained stable at 80.2% in 2022. As remarked by Adeline Farrelly, Secretary General of FEVE – the European Container Glass Federation, the amount of glass collected matched the 4.5% increase in glass packaging placed on the market, highlighting a positive trend in glass collection efforts across Europe. With our collective effort and the commitment of all our partners, we are confident that the rate can only increase in the upcoming years. 🔗 To access the complete press release and 2022 Glass collection for recycling map, please visit our website at: https://lnkd.in/gmzy7HAZ #ClosetheGlassLoop #CircularEconomy #GlassPackaging #GlassRecycling #PavingTheWayTo90
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During our #CloseTheGlassLoop National Platforms Tour over the past year, we've visited more destinations than some musical artists on their tours! 🌍🎤 Recognizing that impactful actions occur at the local and national levels, we've forged partnerships across numerous EU Member States. Only working together we can boost the glass collection for recycling rate towards achieving our 90% goal. After hearing firsthand about the actions and challenges from our National Platforms, we're developing a 2025-2030 European strategic framework. ♻ It has been an incredibly enriching process, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to all our national partners for welcoming us and sharing their insights. Their commitment and determination to close the glass loop are truly praiseworthy. Explore more about the CGL National Platforms on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDJ3_HTY #CloseTheGlassLoop #CircularEconomy #GlassPackaging #GlassRecycling
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During last week's #CloseTheGlassLoop Annual Event, as is tradition, Vanessa Chesnot shared updates on the work of Close the Glass Loop over the past year, along with some trends and statistics on glass collection for recycling. 📊 From the "Roadmap to Optimize Closed Loop Recycling of Glass Packaging" to the National Platforms Tour, Vanessa summarized our work and efforts very effectively. However, as always, the most interesting part of the presentation was the CGL glass collection for recycling rate for 2022. ♻️ You still haven’t seen the 2022 rate? Look no further—check out the presentation below! 🌟 🎥 Find the full recording here 👉 https://lnkd.in/enCcVFQs #ClosetheGlassLoop #CircularEconomy #GlassPackaging #GlassRecycling #WasteManagement #Decarbonisation
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Excited to announce that our new "Journey Through Sectors" video will be released next week! 📹 We’ll be shining a light on the ambition and commitment of soft drinks producers to #CloseTheGlassLoop 🌍 Get ready for an action-packed video featuring UNESDA - Soft Drinks Europe, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Royal Unibrew, GEYER, Asociación de Bebidas Refrescantes, Citeo, Ecovidrio. 📅 Save the date: 10 July 2024 📺 Close the Glass Loop YouTube channel https://lnkd.in/eEzaQfqX Stay tuned! #ClosetheGlassLoop #CircularEconomy #GlassPackaging #GlassRecycling #SoftDrinks 🔄♻️