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Life Cycle of Glass

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Explore the life cycle of glass

Efficient resource consumption, waste reduction, and continuous innovation in our manufacturing processes are fundamental to our business approach, benefiting our customers, employees, investors, communities, and the planet. This is our focus at every stage of the life cycle of glass. From the sourcing of raw materials to the end-of-life glass recycling opportunities, discover our initiatives around the world to improve the efficiency of our manufacturing processes and the environmental performance of our products. And how this can help you achieve your objectives.

  • Use of cullet to reduce raw materials and energy consumption

    We are dedicated to enhancing the energy efficiency of our manufacturing processes and minimizing our resources consumption.

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  • Local sourcing of raw materials

    Where feasible, we strive to source the raw materials for our float batch at a regional level.

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  • Energy efficiency during manufacturing

    We strive to discover technologies that improve the effectiveness of our manufacturing processes.

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  • Glass Futures™ - exploring energy efficient technology

    As a founding member of Glass Futures, we invested in the Global Centre of Excellence in St Helens, UK, a new research, development and training facility for the float and global glass industry.

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  • Air emissions reduction

    Our companies are dedicated to reducing air emissions by implementing new technologies and looking for ways to implement monitoring systems to help prevent emissions deviations and correct them in real time.

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  • Responsible resource and waste management

    Stewardship involves managing our actions and resources in a responsible manner that respects the rights of others. We make it a priority to ensure resources are managed carefully and eliminate waste.

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  • Clear product information

    Our products carry various global or regional declarations and certifications, so you can plan your projects with clarity and certainty.

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  • Achieving environmental certifications

    Guardian Glass experts can help you with tools, calculations, glazing configuration solutions & help in achieving your required certifications (LEED®, BREEAM®, WELL, etc.).

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  • Environmental design tools

    Our suite of glass analytics tools includes performance and energy efficiency calculators.

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  • Regional manufacturing and efficient logistics

    Our presence across regions helps to provide global glass solutions at a localized level.

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  • Reducing operational carbon with glass performance

    Our latest product solutions can provide improved solar control, insulation and light transmission.

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  • Bird-friendly solutions

    We have developed a suite of glass solutions that help deter bird collision.

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  • Net positive technology

    We collaborate with companies specialized in Building Integrated Photovoltaics.

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  • Retrofitting & façade recycling

    In the process of recycling existing façades, we can facilitate communication amongst stakeholders, involve appropriate partners, recycle processd cullet into new flat glass.

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