FEVE – the European Container Glass Federation

👉 Glass is a permanent material that retains its properties throughout its life cycle, regardless of how often it is recycled into new products. Choosing glass as a packaging material keeps valuable resources in the economy and reduces the need for new raw materials.   Permanent materials are essential for a proven, well-functioning European circular economy. That is why the packaging industry is calling on the authorities to move beyond a waste-centred approach, adopt a resource-based perspective and fully implement EU legislation on the circular economy   📑 Read our Call-to-Action 2024, in collaboration with STEEL FOR PACKAGING EUROPE, EUROPEAN ALUMINIUM and Metal Packaging Europe (MPE): https://lnkd.in/ekZMhkU4

🚀Glass manufacturers have long been an important partner to a range of sectors – from food and beverages, to perfumery, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals – contributing to around €140 billion in EU exports in 2023. All in all, our footprint, along with the sectors we serve, accounts for an added value to the economy of almost 1% of EU GDP. 🌍To continue driving this value for Europe, authorities must address critical enabling conditions for low-carbon glass production. From decreasing the cost of grid connection to increasing financial support for glassmakers switching to renewable energy, public authorities play a critical role in helping us reach net zero emissions by 2050. ➡️ Find out how policymakers can help sustain the glass industry's path to decarbonisation: https://lnkd.in/eXpuNevF #Decarbonisation #GlassIndustry #NetZero

Achieving net-zero glass production means more than reimagining how glass is made—it’s about transforming the entire value chain to make glass packaging fit for Europe’s future. The container glass industry is advancing on this journey through four key pathways: 🏭 Furnaces of the Future: Cutting emissions by adopting hybrid or electric furnaces powered by renewable energy. ♻️ Closing the Glass Loop: Boosting the use of recycled glass (cullet) in production to reduce virgin raw material consumption, and enabling reuse when it is economically viable and environmentally sustainable. 🎨 Source & Design: Prioritising low-carbon raw materials and designing lighter, more efficient packaging. 🚛 Transport & Delivery: Optimising logistics to adopting alternative fuels and collaborating across the value chain to decarbonise delivery systems. As the glass industry advances its low-carbon journey, continued investment in new technologies and infrastructure is vital. For an industry so important to the EU’s international competitiveness – contributing to 5.7% of the EU’s total exports in 2023 thanks to products packed in glass - the glass sector plays a key role in supporting European brands. For progress to continue, we need enabling conditions from public authorities and continued trust by customers in place. Learn more about what you can do to support us on our decarbonisation journey: https://lnkd.in/eXpuNevF #NetZeroPackaging #GlassIndustry #Decarbonisation

📑 "80% of consumers prefer glass packaging in the hospitality industry", according to the 'Consumer Preferences in Horeca' study conducted by Conecta for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP).     📊 In Spain, #glass consumption in bars, restaurants and cafés has increased by 3.9% in the last year and over 87% of Coca-Cola's customers in the hospitality sector now opt for glass.     Besides its sustainable credentials, glass consistently ranks first for protecting taste of a variety of products, from beer  to soda. It keeps sodas safe and fresh for longer, and the unique designs and natural credentials of these bottles make for a better taste. 💎    Read more: https://lnkd.in/eKUfqbib

👐 Welcome to the new European Commission!     We are eager to support you in shaping the future circular and climate-neutral EU which chime with our own industry objectives. We call on the Commission to prioritise key policies that help:   🔑 To enable the glass packaging sector to reduce its emissions and meet the EU climate targets set for 2030 and 2050  🔄 To strengthen initiatives to improve recycling, reuse, and waste reduction to ensure a truly circular glass industry  💚 To implement measures that consider the health benefits of #glass packaging     We look forward to the achievements we will make under the leadership of our new Commissioners and are excited to work together to drive meaningful, lasting change across Europe. 🤝    A warm congratulations to Stéphane Séjourné, Teresa Ribera Rodríguez, Wopke Hoekstra, and Jessika Roswall who will oversee portfolios directly linked to our Industry.   And to all the others Henna Virkkunen, Kaja Kallas, Roxana Minzatu, Raffaele Fitto, Maroš Šefčovič, Valdis Dombrovskis, Dubravka Šuica, Oliver Varhelyi, Kubilius Andrius, Marta Kos, Jozef Sikela, Costas Kadis, Maria Luís Albuquerque, Hadja Lahbib, Magnus Brunner, Piotr Serafin, Dan Jørgensen, Ekaterina Zaharieva, Michael McGrath, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Christophe Hansen and Glenn Micallef!

🤝 With today’s approval of new #PPWR standards, the European Parliament has formally approved new packaging rules that set a clear standard: all packaging must now be recycled. This ambitious legislation is a big step forward for the European circular economy goals.    🔎 As we progress to the implementation phase of the PPWR, it is critical to make sure that secondary legislation and standards are adopted in a timely manner to provide visibility and certainty to economic operators. They should support both environmental objectives and the practical needs of the packaging industry.    Here's why it matters 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXSGbmBP

The EU is leading the way in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and so is the Glass Industry!     📈 The EU Climate Action Progress Report 2024 revealed the bloc achieved an 8.3% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 — one of the largest annual reduction in decades. This puts total emissions 37% below 1990 levels, while the EU's GDP has increased by 68%!     Just as the EU is well on its way to achieving its climate targets, the #glasspackaging industry has also committed to reducing emissions through cutting edge innovations.     🗺️ Check out our online map showing the industry initiatives across the EU: https://lnkd.in/eC4iKMKm    #GlassPackaging #Decarbonisation #NetZero 

📖 "15 billion of investments are essential for Italy’s glass industry to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050", according to a new report from Assovetro - Associazione Nazionale degli Industriali del vetro and KPMG.     🤝 Strongly committed to energy efficiency and recycling, the glass industry is already paving the way to a net-zero future. But a concerted effort is still needed— from strong government policies, and financial support to investment in innovative technologies.     ⌚Now is the time for industry, government, and stakeholders to work together.     👉 Join the discussion and learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_HztFG9    #GlassPackaging #Decarbonisation 

⏰ #90MinutesCGL 13 episode is exactly 8 days away!     🕒 When: 28 November    💡 What to expect? Industry experts and case studies for an insight into the unique challenges faced by the beauty packaging, cosmetics and perfumery sectors in the circular economy for glass packaging, as well as exploring innovative solutions being implemented across Europe.     Register here 👉 http://alturl.com/297vy     #ClosetheGlassLoop #CircularEconomy #GlassPackaging #GlassRecycling 

🌍 #COP29 kicked off last week with the World Leaders Climate Action Summit!    👉 Over the past days, heads of state, industry leaders and regulators discussed the challenges of climate action plans and explored viable ways to achieve net zero targets. As an industry, we’re fully on board.   📑Just a fortnight ago, we published our "One destination, Multiple Pathways" report, which outlines how everyone — from businesses to governments to consumers— can contribute to the climate and energy transition in container glass production.     Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ePBuBZGH   #NetZero #Decarbonisation