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Packaging News Organised a Conference in Conjunction with British Glass

Dec 25, 2014

On 12 November, Packaging News organised a conference in conjunction with British Glass, bringing together members of the UK glass industry to discuss ways of improving recycling in Britain. The central London conference included talks ...

Tags: Glass Industry, Recycling

a Tough Set of Waste Recycling Targets by EU Have Been Met with Much Resistance

Sep 3, 2014

Last month the EU proposed a tough set of waste recycling targets that have been met with much resistance by the packaging industry. The new proposals revolve around the aim for 80% of packaging waste materials to be recycled by 2030. ...

Tags: Packaging, Printing

Beatson Clark Has Developed a New Lightweighted Bottle for The Packaging of Old Tom Ale

Jul 25, 2014

British glass packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark has developed a new lightweighted bottle for the packaging of Robinsons Brewery's Old Tom ale, under a partnership with glass packaging specialist Rawlings. Manufactured at Rotherham ...

Tags: Beatson Clark, Lightweighted Bottle, Agriculture

British Glass Secures Local Funding in Sheffield City

Jul 7, 2014

UK glass industry trade association British Glass Manufacturers' Confederation has been nominated as the successful organization to bid for funding from Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) through its growth deal. ...

Tags: Glass, Construction, Decoration, glass industry

Antrim Borough Council Announced The Launch of New Glass Recycling Policy

Apr 22, 2014

Ireland-based Antrim Borough Council, part of the arc21 waste management group, has announced the launch of new glass recycling policy. As part of the recycling process, the 100% recyclable metal caps and lids on glass bottles and jars ...

Tags: glass recycling policy, glass bottles, glass jars

The Aim of Glass Roadmap Is to Create a Low-Carbon Glass Sector Which Is Also Competitive

Mar 11, 2014

This follows the European Commission roadmap which established the intention to reduce CO2 emissions by 80% by 2050. The aim of the glass roadmap is to create a low-carbon glass sector which is also competitive and prosperous. The glass ...

Tags: glass industry, low-carbon economy, Decarbonisation

The UK Has The Lowest Proportion of Female Engineering Professionals Across The EU States

Jan 23, 2014

Held at the House of Commons, the launch event was attended by high profile representatives from industry and Government, along with educators and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) organisations. In the UK, fewer than one ...

Tags: career, inspire, Women

Glass Industry Holds a "Best Apprentice of The Year" Awards Ceremony

Dec 16, 2013

Every year, in conjunction with the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers and Looking Glass Makers of London, the industry holds a 'Best Apprentice of the Year' Awards ceremony. Presented by Alderman Sir David Wootton, last year's Lord ...

Tags: glass, glass industry, UK, British Glass, apprentice

British Glass Is an Approved Centre with The Capability to Deliver GQA Qualifications

Aug 22, 2013

Following an approval visit from GQA Qualifications (Glass Qualifications Authority) last week, the awarding body for UK glass manufacture and glass related qualifications, British Glass is delighted to announce that it is now an Approved ...

Tags: Glass, Construction

Charley Hurley Joins in a Communications Role

Jul 12, 2013

Co-funded by the Government's 'Employers Ownership of Skills' programme and the glass industry, The Glass Academy is a multi-million pound initiative aimed at reinvigorating the glass manufacturing sector by providing the highest quality ...

Tags: Construction, Decoration

Alupro Collaborated with British Glass and EAFA

Jul 8, 2013

The UK’s Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has collaborated with British Glass and the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) to launch a new recycling communications initiative for local authorities. Aimed ...

Tags: Alupro, Closures Recycling Initiative

Gray-Stan Goblet Vase, Featuring Applied Amber Tears Around The Bowl

May 10, 2013

Gray-Stan goblet vase, featuring applied amber tears around the bowl. The foot, stem and bowl are all blown in a rib mould & the foot is folded up and over in the Venetian manner. Image courtesy of Basil Loveridge. The May 2013 National ...

Tags: Stan Art Glass, Glass

Forward Thinking and Innovative Dimensions for Glass and The Glass Supply Chain

May 8, 2013

Forward thinking and innovative dimensions for glass and the glass supply chain.Glass Focus 2013 will be held on 23 May 2013 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport, United Kingdom. Themed "Forward thinking and innovative ...

Tags: Glass, Glass Industry

Defra,The Environment Agency and British Glass Are Also Working on The Project

Apr 24, 2013

Defra, the Environment Agency and British Glass are also working on the project. According to the trade bodies, the key drivers for this project are to gain a better understanding of the volatility experienced in the market in 2012 and ...

Tags: Glass Pack, Packaging

Average Glass Recycling Rate in The EU Rises Above The 70% Threshold for The First Time

Apr 1, 2013

According to the latest glass recycling industry data - published by the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE) - the average glass recycling rate in the European Union has risen above the 70% threshold for the first time. This means ...

Tags: Glass Bottles, Jars, glass recycling industry

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