We help the UK glass industry have the influence, knowledge and skills to be world leading and globally competitive.
Event
15 October 2020
British Glass needs your help to identify social, economic and political barriers that could cause issues for the industry and select ways to overcome these and ensure the glass industry continues to thrive, sustainably, into 2050. We will be hosting two interactive webinars in October.
The first webinar on the 15 October, will focus on the bigger net zero picture. The second on 22 October, will specifically address net zero in the glass industry – what we are doing and more we need to do to achieve the 2050 targets.
Event
22 October 2020
British Glass needs your help to identify social, economic and political barriers that could cause issues for the industry and select ways to overcome these and ensure the glass industry continues to thrive, sustainably, into 2050. We will be hosting two interactive webinars in October.
The first webinar on the 15 October, will focus on the bigger net zero picture. The second on 22 October, will specifically address net zero in the glass industry – what we are doing and more we need to do to achieve the 2050 targets.
News
Entries for the Glass Focus Awards 2020 are now open with this year’s event featuring a virtual presentation ceremony, on Thursday 12 November.
News
British Glass is delighted to publish the categories for this year’s Glass Focus awards that includes two new additions.
News
British Glass is joining the pan-European consumer movement Friends of Glass in calling on brands to make the switch back to glass.
Case Study
Whilst every precaution is taken to ensure the safety of workers in a glass plant, sometimes even more care is needed when working with glass heated to temperatures over 1,000oC.
Case Study
Health, safety and environmental benefits, along with greater efficiency, have already been proven on a trial of the Socabelec IS machine blank-side swabbing robot, says Encirc.
Case Study
Ardagh Group’s Doncaster plant has a large, predominantly male workforce, producing glass bottles and jars for major consumer brands, all year round. With increasing public awareness around mental health, and particularly men’s mental health, Ardagh Group has launched a wellbeing initiative in a move toward a happier, healthier and more productive workforce.
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A quick overview of some of the key aspects of British Glass activity in the preceding membership year.
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A quick overview of some of the key aspects of British Glass activity in the preceding membership year.
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The document provides practical guidance on the safe working practices that should be adopted in the operation of IS glass forming machines and the management controls needed to support them.