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FLAT GLASS RECYCLING

Recycling is a priority of the flat glass sector

Welcome to the World of Flat Glass

Comfort

The transparency of glass makes it a unique material. Be it in cars or in buildings, it is made to look through and to connect us to the outside environment.

Sustainability

Made from natural and available resources, glass is an inert material, which can be endlessly recycled into new glass products.

Safety

Glass is designed to last for decades, to endure all weather conditions and usages while always maintaining its resistance and safety properties.

Innovation

Innovation in glass is most often invisible, yet we benefit from itevery day.

Energy

Clean energy in all its facets is intertwined with glasstechnologies.

Design

Glass brings a unique aesthetics while allowing you to seefurther.

Our news

August 25, 2026

Imports of mirrors from Russia are now banned
A review of EU import bans on flat glass products from Russia and Belarus

On 23 July, the European Union enacted a ban on imports of mirrors originating in...

July 31, 2026

Glass for Europe publishes a new paper on the harmonised calculation of recycled content in flat glass

Glass can be recycled indefinitely, and using glass cullet in production reduces the need for...

July 27, 2026

Glass for Europe launches a series exploring how the solar factor is integrated in national legislations

As a follow-up to the informative paper “The role of solar control glazing in passive...

July 20, 2026

Glass for Europe’s initial reaction to the proposal for an ETS reform

On 17 July, the European Commission adopted its proposal for the ETS reform. Glass for...

July 7, 2026

Glass for Europe visits GRL Glass Recycling & Logistics

On 2 July, the Glass for Europe team visited the GRL Glass Recycling & Logistics...

July 2, 2026

Glass for Europe highlights the role of renewable gases in flat glass decarbonisation

Iva Ganev, Environment and Climate Policy Manager at Glass for Europe, took part in Eurogas’...

June 24, 2026

Glass for Europe joins the workshop on the Educational Buildings Campaign by Renovate Europe

On 23 June, Renovate Europe gathered educators, students, policymakers and technical experts at the European...

June 12, 2026

Glass for Europe calls for a robust energy efficient legal framework post-2030

From 20 March to 12 June, the European Commission organised a public consultation on the...

June 9, 2026

Glass for Europe attends eceee 2026 Summer Study

From 1 to 5 July, the European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (eceee) held...

Upcoming industry events

Glass Performance Days, June 10-12 2025 in Nokia Arena/Tampere, Finland

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FLAT GLASS RECYCLING