June 28, 2022 - Glass for Europe

Auto glass is a resource for greater recycling

Improving sorting and quality of the end-of-life automotive glass pieces could provide a new source of recycled glass for flat glass manufacturing. In its position on the revision of the End-of-life Vehicles Directive, Glass for Europe provides background information to policy-makers and offers some reflections on how to support greater recycling of automotive glazing. “Glass

A revised End-of-life Vehicles Directive that supports greater recycling of automotive glazing

June 2022 A revised End-of-life Vehicles Directive that supports greater recycling of automotive glazing Flat glass used in windscreens, side windows, backlights, panoramic sunroof and mirrors is an essential part of a vehicle. It is meant to guarantee unaltered visibility to drivers and safety to vehicle occupants in case of accident while being an essential