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Ban on imports of flat glass from Belarus to tackle circumvention of Russian sanctions

Glass for Europe welcomes the decision from the European Council to include flat glass products as part of the extension of the scope of sanctions on Belarus to fight circumvention. In a Regulation adopted on 29 June, the European Council has decided take further actions to prevent the circumventions of sanctions placed on Russia. The

2 July

Glass for Europe releases its position paper on the dismantling of end-of-life automotive glass

The latest trends and issues in automotive recycling were discussed this week at the International Automotive Recycling Congress 2024, with a focus on the work on the End-of-life of vehicles Regulation (ELVR). Today, to contribute to this broad discussion, Glass for Europe publishes a paper explaining how dismantling automotive glass an essential step is to

21 June

Glass for Europe engages in strategic meetings to shape industry’s future

This week, Bertrand Cazes, Secretary General of Glass for Europe and, for this year, of Glass Alliance Europe, led a series of pivotal meetings to address the future of the EU glass industry. On 19 June, the Executive Committee and General Assembly sessions of Glass Alliance Europe were dedicated to discussing key EU topics crucial

21 June

Dismantling automotive glass is a mandatory step to increase recycling of end-of-life vehicles

June 2024 Dismantling automotive glass is a mandatory step to increase recycling of end-of-life vehicles Position on the revision of the End-of-Life of Vehicles Directive Flat glass components used in vehicles, e.g., windscreens, side windows, or panoramic sunroofs, enable users’ visibility, safety and comfort. If one dismantles and sorts automotive glass parts correctly at the

20 June

Glass for Europe attends the ECEEE summer study 2024

From 10 to 14 June, Glass for Europe is attending the summer study of European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ECEEE) to exchange on building energy efficiency and the role that glazing plays in it. Glass for Europe gained and shared insights with the Energy Efficiency community on the key priorities for the flat

14 June

Designing bird-friendly buildings: preventing collisions with bird protection glass solutions

MAY 2024 Designing bird-friendly buildings Preventing collisions with bird protection glass solutions Glass is an essential material in buildings. It benefits occupants by providing the natural daylight necessary for health and well-being, offers architectural freedom in design as well as visual connections with the outdoors and nature. While all these benefits are made possible by

29 May

A news-packed and fruitful Glass for Europe General Assembly

On 20 March 2024, Glass for Europe held its annual General Assembly in Brussels, bringing together senior executives and committee chairs from EU-based float manufacturers. This year’s General Assembly was marked by the welcome of a new member. Şişecam operates four float glass production lines in the EU, two in Italy and two in Bulgaria,

21 March

The EC builds plan for industrial leadership in advanced materials… including flat glass!

Recently, the European Commission (EC) published a communication on Advanced Materials for Industrial Leadership to outline its strategy for “advanced material” research, innovation, and production in the EU. The EC outlines its intention to keep the current EU leadership in this sector, reach strategic autonomy regarding advanced materials, and attain Green Deal objectives with the

15 March

The EU Parliament adopts its report on the Directive on the weights and dimensions of certain vehicles

On March 12, the European Parliament adopted its position on the revision of the Weights & Dimensions Directive. The text provisions to enable better-harmonised rules for cross-border transport of up to 44 tonnes is an excellent step to cut some CO2 emissions and organisational burdens in the flat glass sector. Member States that elevate the

13 March

The European Parliament approves the agreement reached last December on the EPBD

The plenary session of the European Parliament has voted in favour of the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, one of the final texts of the ‘Fit for 55’ package. Once formally adopted at ministerial level, implementation can begin. On 12 March, the European Parliament has adopted the political agreement on the revision of the

12 March

Glass for Europe publishes a new Q&A on glass in sustainable buildings

Glass for Europe has published a Q&A on the role of glass in sustainable buildings. Structured around three main questions, the Q&A helps to approach the issue of carbon from different angles. As the operational carbon of buildings (generated by the heating and cooling systems) is increasingly understood and addressed in policies, the focus is

8 March

Reuse, remanufacturing, recycling: the case of glass for buildings

DECEMBER 2023 Reuse, remanufacturing, recycling: the case of glass for buildings Review of the technical feasibility and sustainability potential of the different end-of-life options for various building glass products In March 2020, the European Commission (EC) adopted a new Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) (COM(2020) 98 final) which promotes greener manufacturing, waste reduction, reuse, remanufacturing

15 December