Uk Government Publish "Glass Decarbonisation And Energy Efficiency Roadmap To 2050"

We all use glass every day. It is used to make an astonishing variety of products from ketchup bottles and car windscreens to reflective paint and toothpaste. Many glass products actually help to protect the environment and reduce pollution. Fibre glass is integral to wind turbines and light weight vehicle parts which reduce fuel usage. Glass bottles and jars preserve food for longer, reducing waste. Windows are now so energy efficient that when installed in a building, they will save more energy in less than a year than was required to manufacture the glass. Which are some of the reasons why British Glass welcomes the publication of the Glass Decarbonisation and Energy Efficiency Roadmap to 2050 launched by the UK government in March 2015. This ground breaking collaborative study is a positive first step towards identifying ways to reduce the environmental impact of UK industries without compromising economic competitiveness. A lot of work is required to make this approach a reality, and we look forward to continuing to work with government and other stakeholders to build the path ahead. Collaboration A number of stakeholders worked together in 2014 and 2015 to help produce this government commissioned roadmap - the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), their consultants (Parsons Brinckerhoff and DNV GL), British Glass (trade association), glass manufacturing companies, the supply chain, academics and others. British Glass and their members have supported this process in many ways including providing data, technical expertise and practical advice. Involving all the key stakeholders has been a very successful move. The high level of engagement has directly resulted in the development of a more balanced view of the situation, and more practical insights and recommendations being identified for government. For the glass sector, it has created greater levels of understanding and interest, it has enabled glass companies to bring their significant expertise into this study, and it has allowed them to be involved in shaping their own future.