One of the significant sustainability advantages of glass as a material is that, unlike many other materials, it can be recycled indefinitely. The only real constraint in glassmaking terms is colour. Whilst it is possible to use clear glass cullet in the production of coloured glass it is not practicable to do the reverse.

Sustainability Our environment is the basis of all our business and we will protect nature, communities and people. We have an opportunity to make a difference in everything we make, because we all have the power to make change ™ .

We’re committed to reducing our Scope 1, Scope 2 (Greenhouse Gas CO2e), and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030*. We want to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. These targets along with developing more innovative and sustainable products form the basis of our climate change strategy.

17 Jan 2024. 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.

Environmental Product Declarations. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) provide a means for manufacturers to provide transparent data about the environmental sustainability of their products and for specifiers to make informed purchasing decisions.

15 Dec 2021. Carpe Futurum is Latin for Seize the Future – it is also the name of Sweden’s latest biopower plant in Uppsala – and Pilkington Profilit™ is helping this spectacular, climate smart, sustainable project achieve its renewable agenda.

Embrace change in our culture. We all have the ability to dream, to open our minds to new ideas. The more of us that share, discuss, and encourage new ideas, the better our future will be.

It is inspired by the most creative uses of glass in buildings today and focuses on those where architects have combined functionality and sustainability with design. All of the projects in this edition are unique.

With the expanded supply capability for VA products, such as solar glass and other products, NSG Group intends to drive its growth strategy while supporting the expansion of renewable energy. NSG’s Solar Glass Float Furnace in U.S. Starts Operation.

12 Sep 2016. NSG Group, the owner of the Pilkington brand, and one of the world’s largest glass producers, and Solaria, specialists in PV technology, are entering into a collaboration agreement to manufacture and produce (semi) transparent Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) solutions.