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Pilkington Mirai™ verified as the lowest embodied carbon architectural glass
Pilkington Mirai™ architectural glass manufactured by the NSG Group, has been independently verified as having 52% less embodied carbon, certifying it as the lowest carbon glass of its kind.
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UK Architectural team supports sustainability of horticultural sector through 200 tonne greenhouse recycling project, saving over 50 tonnes of CO₂
Pilkington UK Architectural team recently completed a greenhouse cullet recovery project at the Watson Street site, showcasing a bright future for more sustainable glass production through recycling opportunities in the horticultural sector.
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New mural in Sandomierz will clean the air
A new mural has been unveiled at Saski Park in Sandomierz, Poland. Its colours and graphics allude to ecology, but aesthetics is not its greatest asset. The mural was painted with photocatalytic paints, that neutralize harmful components of exhaust fumes and smog. This initiative is the result of cooperation between NSG Group, the City Hall and the Municipal and Housing Enterprise in Sandomierz.
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Glass with 50% less embodied carbon launches in new milestone for decarbonising buildings
NSG Group has pioneered a new glass range with 50% less embodied carbon when compared to standard float glass* ‒ representing the lowest carbon product of its kind on the market.
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4th Edition of Transparency with Women Conference by Blindex
On Thursday, June 1st, the fourth edition of the "Transparency with Women" event was held, featuring a lecture by presenter, entrepreneur, and model Ana Hickmann. The event also featured other inspiring women such as Valéria Sanseverino, a therapist who pursued her dream at age 50, Jolanta Lessig, European Marketing Communications Manager of Architectural Glass business line at NSG Group, and Ana Júlia Kachan, President of the Second Ethics Court of the OAB/SP.
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Earth Day 2023
Earth Day is celebrating its 53rd anniversary and this year’s theme is “Invest in Our Planet”.
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NSG Group Environmental Awards 2022
The sixth NSG Group Environmental Project Award has been awarded to the San Salvo site in Italy, Architectural Glass Float operations and Automotive OE, for their ‘Water consumption reduction’ project.
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Biofuel trial by St Helens glass giant marks new world-first towards decarbonisation
Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has become the world’s first flat glass manufacturer to fire its furnace on 100% biofuel, as part of an industry trial to find sustainable alternatives to natural gas.
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Cradle to Cradle Silver for Pilkington Netherlands
On Monday, January 24, Pilkington Netherlands officially received a Cradle to Cradle® Silver certificate for most of its insulating glass products.
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Glass visible to birds developed to help protect wildlife
Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has developed Pilkington AviSafe™ - a new glass with a special coating designed to help prevent birds from colliding with the windows and facades of buildings.
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