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British Glass News Archive
British Glass Launches New Code of Practice
Working at Heights in the Domestic Replacement Window Industry 10 March 2006 Glass Recycling - Record Levels But Doubts Over Future Remain Glass recycling hit record levels in 2005, according to provisional figures released by glass industry confederation British Glass 1 February 2006 It's Magic: Annual British Glass Health & Safety Conference A runaway success with a record 'full house' attendance and a mystery speaker whose key point was that "things are not always what they seem". 4 November 2005 RFID Tags Present Challenge to Glass Industry Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is beoming increasingly popular and the glass industry has concerns abouts its potential impact on the recyclability of glass. 3 October 2005 Record Collections Mask Long-Term Challenge for Glass The latest figures from the glass industry reveal that glass collections have reached a record high in the first half of 2005. 14 September 2005 Glass Manufacturing Sector Rises to the Climate Change Challenge Second Climate Change Agreement (CCA) Milestone Year a Success 24 August 2005 Annual British Glass Health & Safety Conference 2005 The Annual Health & Safety Conference and Exhibition (jointly with Glass & Glazing Federation) is to be held at the Mere Golf and Country Club in Knutsford on the 2nd November 2005. 16 August 2005 Pioneering Sustainability Project Reports Findings A pioneering report, examining ways industry and government can work together to achieve the practical application of the principles of Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP), has been published. 12 July 2005 British Glass Director General Elected President of CPIV David Workman, Director General of the British Glass Manufacturers’ Confederation, was elected President of CPIV, at its General Assembly in June 2005. 27 June 2005 Going Green: Recycling Reaches All Time High "We are turning into a nation of ‘recycling champions’" claimed Olympic hero Sir Matthew Pinsent as he launched the BIG recycle 24 June 2005 New Lightweight Glass Packaging A project to minimise the amount of glass used in packaging by manufacturing lighter bottles and jars. 23 June 2005 Olympic Hero Champions the BIG Recycle Four times Olympic Champion Sir Matthew Pinsent pledged his support to this year’s ‘the BIG recycle’ campaign. June 2005 Successful Tender by GTS for the Position of Technical Advisers Glass Technology Services Limited (GTS) has recently been awarded a contract to be one of WRAP’s Technical Advisers to support WRAP’s glass related activities. 13 May 2005 GTS Wins Glass-Based Project Management Role with WRAP Specialists from Glass Technology Services Limited (GTS) have been invited by WRAP onto their panel of experts as part of their “Project Monitors” project. 13 May 2005 Research Shows Consumers Prefer Glass The overwhelming majority of consumers say they prefer food and drink to be packaged in glass bottles and jars according to new research from British Glass. 14 March 2005 Analysis Highlights Unique Nature of UK Market The unique nature of UK glass recycling has been highlighted by new analysis undertaken by the glass sector trade association British Glass. 4th February 2005 Uncertain Outlook for Glass Recycling Glass recycling has the potential to deliver significantly increased environmental, social and best value benefits. March 2005 Key Industry Figures Meet to Tackle Glass Recycling Efficient markets, effective collection, legislation and investment were hot topics at a recent strategic workshop held by British Glass and WRAP 26 November 2004 Recycle Glass Jars This Christmas Celebrity chef Kevin Woodford urges people to bank and not bin their festive food jars this Christmas. 13 December 2004 Climate Change Data Capture Pioneered by British Glass Representatives from UK and European industry trade organisations learn more about a revolution in the way greenhouse gas emissions data is collected and collated. 25 October 2004 Carbon Trust/GTS Study Proves Benefits of Using Recycled Glass A study which shows that using increasing glass recycling has the potential to deliver significant reductions in Carbon Dioxide emissions. 19 October 2004 UK Glass Manufacture Study Recives Nomination for Environment Award British Glass has been shortlisted for the Sustainable Resource Use / New Technology category of the Biffawards 2004 23 October 2004 Revolutionising GHG Emissions Data Capture A revolution in the way greenhouse gas emissions data is collected and collated is exciting international interest in an event to be held by British Glass on 21st October 2004. Looking after the Glass Industry at National Level 10th August 2004 John Stockdale, British Glass' Environmental Manager, has recently been appointed as a director of the UK Emissions Trading Group. Director General of British Glass Elected Vice-President of CPIV 26th July 2004 David Workman, Director General of British Glass, has recently been elected Vice-President of CPIV, the Standing Committee of the European Glass Industries. The 'Big Recycle' - National Recycling Initiative Launched for the Autumn 23rd July 2004 The 'Big Recycle' will begin on 18 October with a week of advertising and promotions, following the launch of the new national advertising campaign. Major Carbon Trust Award for Glass Technology Services 23rd July 2004 Glass Technology Services Ltd (GTS), the independent technical arm of British Glass, has been awarded £192,019 towards a project for the reformulation of container glass Glass Industry Wins HSE Funding 22nd July 2004 HSE has awarded British Glass £93,000 funding to lead a health & safety improvement programme within SMEs in the glass sector. The 2004 Annual British Glass Health & Safety Conference 22nd July 2004 This year's conference will take place on 3rd November at the Aston Villa football ground, Birmingham and promises to build on the resounding success of the 2003 event, attended by over 220 delegates. British Glass Supports New Designers 20th July 2004 British Glass sponsored the Glass and Ceramic Zone at the graduate design event New Designers 2004 and awarded a new glass design and technology award - the New Designers British Glass Award Glass Recycling Report 2004 - Towards Sustainable Development 11th June 2004 The Glass Recycling Report outlines the current state of glass recycling, the achievements of the industry to date and the significant challenges ahead. Nell McAndrew supports Euro 2004 recycling campaign 10th June 2004 Model and TV personality Nell McAndrew urges football fans to recycle during Euro 2004. Revolutionary Emissions Data Capture System 20th April 2004 A new initiative from British Glass supports industry action to increase energy efficiency and cut greenhouse gas emissions to combat global warming. Glass Recycling Shows Major Increase 19th February 2004 The amount of recycled glass used in making new containers increased by over 80,000 tonnes during 2003, to 617,500 tonnes announces British Glass. Independent LCA for Glass Recycling 16th February 2004 Closed-loop recycling of bottles and jars within the container sector overwhelmingly displays the best environmental benefit according to a report undertaken by leading Environmental Consultancy, Enviros. British Glass Praises Recycling Councillor 22nd January 2004 The glass recycling efforts of Paisley Councillor, Richard Vassie, have been given the seal of approval by British Glass mascot Billy Bottle. Survey Delivers Cash for Sheffield Children 21st January 2004 Thanks to the fundraising efforts of British Glass, the Sheffield branch of the NSPCC is better off to the tune of £268. British Glass Challenges Incpen Report 19th January 2004 British Glass has challenged claims made by INCPEN that recycling packaging is of virtually no benefit to the environment. British Glass New Offices & Laboratories Officially Opened 15th December 2003 The grand opening of the new British Glass offices and laboratory facilities on 12th December 2003 by Helen Jackson, MP. Fiona Phillips Launches National Christmas Recycling Campaign 5th December 2003 The public are urged to bank and not bin their festive food jars this Christmas. Launch of new British Glass Employment Charter 28th November 2003 HR Best Practice Improves Business Bottom Line Partnerships In Safety 11h November 2003 The 2003 Annual Glass Health and Safety Conference was yet another resounding success. Conferences A Clear Success 21st October 2003 A series of regional conferences about glass recycling have been a major success according to industry federation British Glass Statement - Presence of Semicarbazide 16th October 2003 The glass packaging industry views any potential health risk from packaging as very serious - our statement on the presence of semicarbazide. British Glass and LARAC - Joint Action on Targets 8th October 2003 The glass industry and LARAC have denied that they are in conflict over recycling targets. Glass Sector Participation in DTI Pilot Scheme 26th September 2003 British Glass is working with the Department of Industry in developing the Government's Strategy for Sustainable Consumption and Production. Research Reveal Glass Collection Falling Short 17th September 2003 Concern that collection infrastructure is not expanding rapidly enough to meet new recycling targets has been confirmed by a survey of local authorities. Glass Industry Welcomes Packaging Waste Consultant 20th August 2003 The UK’s glass packaging manufacturers have welcomed the DEFRA consultation on UK packaging waste recovery as an opportunity to discuss the issues raised by the revision to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive. Partnerships in Safety 30th June 2003 British Glass 2003 Annual Glass Health & Safety Conference - to be held 6 November 2003 Increase Glass From Licensed Premises By Half Says Minister 20th June 2003 The new Minister of State for the Environment, Elliot Morley, has called for a doubling of the amount of glass collected from licensed businesses by 2005. Industry Calls For New Focus on Collection 19th June 2003 The UK’s glass packaging manufacturers have called for a new focus on increasing glass collection infrastructure after figures released by DEFRA show minimal overall growth1 in glass recycling during 2002. 'Bank Bottles As Well As Jars' Say Celebs 5th June 2003 Celebrity chef Kevin Woodford is among a host of celebrities who will be urging people to promise to recycle jars as well as bottles during National Glass Week 16-22 June 2003. Meacher To Speak At National Glass Conference 2nd June 2003 Secretary of State for the Environment, Michael Meacher, is to be the keynote speaker at a National Glass Week conference on glass recycling. Glass Industry Teams-up With MRW 15th April 2003 British Glass has teamed-up with MRW to launch a series of regional conferences designed to create better understanding of the issues facing glass recycling. Migration From Glass Study 17th February 2003 GTS have recently completed a major 2-year study on the migration from glass items in contact with foodstuffs. GTS Offers More Than Just a Test Certificate 8th January 2003 GTS is one of the few organisations in the field of environmental services currently accredited by UKAS to ISO17025 quality standard for its environmental monitoring services ASDA Praised For Creating a Secure Environment 23rd December 2002 A security scheme introduced at ASDA has been praised by the glass industry for being environmentally friendly. New XRF Drift Correction Glasses 13th November 2002 Glass Technology Services (GTS), the technical arm of British Glass, offers a new Drift Correction Glass service to both manufacturers and users of X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) instrumentation. British Glass Supports CBI Call For Reform of Climate Change Levy 1st November 2002 The British Glass Manufacturers’ Confederation has supported calls by the CBI for the reform of the Climate Change Levy. New Channel For TVs 27th September 2002 New research shows that removing lead from cathode ray tubes (CRT glass) may help deal with the growing pile of waste TVs and computer monitors, of which an estimated 100,000 tonnes are currently being sent to landfill e On The Edge - 2002 Annual Health & Safety Conference 6th September 2002 The 2002 Glass Industry Annual Health & Safety Conference takes place this year on 7th November, at The Earth Centre, near Doncaster. The Bottle Bank Celebrates Its 25th Birthday 21st August 2002 The first Bottle Bank, sited in Barnsley, celebrates its 25th birthday on 24 August! Bottle Banks were the first recycling scheme to engage the public’s interest. |