Providing Our People Flexibility to Work Where They Work Best
Work is changing. How people want to work, where people want to work, and where we see them performing best is changing. That’s why O-I introduced “Connected Work.” It’s a hybrid work concept for our salaried employees that emphasizes remote work most days while encouraging our teams to go into the office when they need […]
Colorado Brewery’s Glass Recycling Program Grows into Larger Partnership with City of Greeley
When Jeff Crabtree started a glass recycling program at his brewery in Greeley, Colorado, he had no idea how popular it would become. Crabtree Brewing’s program has now developed into a larger public-private partnership between the brewery, the City of Greeley, Anderson Sales and Salvage and O-I Glass. As of March 2022, the city transports […]
‘100% Sicily’ Wine Bottle is Even More … Sicily
The bottle that we’ve dubbed the “100% Sicily” wine bottle is now even more … well, Sicilian! We’ve often shared details about this circular economy success out of Italy. The “100% Sicily” bottle is produced with recycled glass collected from the island of Sicily along with ingredients coming from the island. It’s manufactured by our […]
7 EcoHacks to Treat Every Day Like Earth Day
Creating a sustainable lifestyle might feel like a monumental task, but it’s easier to manage when you think about making small changes. We’ve collected a series of seven simple ecohacks you can do to make every day feel like Earth Day. These ecohacks are designed to be so simple, you’ll probably find yourself showing off […]
For Marta Mamelka-Potts, Glassmaking ‘Feels Like Home’
For Marta Mamelka-Potts, the very sounds and smells of glassmaking are familiar and comforting. Marta is a Continuous Improvement Leader for the Rocky Mountain Bottle Company, a joint venture between Molson Coors and O-I Glass in Colorado. Her background is steeped in glassmaking and her childhood memories are filled with visits to Huta Szkła Wymiarki, […]
Cocktails and Beer To-Go Offer Big Opportunity in 2022
“Cheers, New York!” Governor Kathy Hochul said on Wednesday, January 5, as she called for making drinks-to-go permanent in New York State. Alcohol to-go has been a lifeline for on-premise operators during the pandemic. From the onset in 2020, when many bars, restaurants and breweries suspended dine-in business, 39 states issued emergency orders permitting sales […]
New Year’s Resolution Solution: Make Mindful Food Packaging Choices
Is honing a healthy lifestyle among your 2022 New Year’s resolutions, but you’re caught at a crossroads on where to begin? Finding the right balance between fitness, nutrition, positive sleep habits and mental wellness to cultivate a healthy lifestyle is time-consuming – and part of the reason so many people abandon health-related resolutions before the […]
I Would Have Been a Better Brand Marketer If I’d Known This One Thing Sooner
Before I came to O-I to lead the global Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages Categories in 2019, I spent more than 20 years managing multibillion-dollar global brands across three continents. I have always considered myself an avid brand marketer – a brand marketer who also loves what glass can do for a brand. If I knew […]
Beginning New Jobs While Navigating a Global Pandemic
Starting a new job is always challenging, but starting a new job while navigating the first global pandemic in a century? That presents a new level of challenge. O-I Glass is among the leading global manufacturers of glass packaging for food and beverage brands. When the Covid-19 crisis unfolded, it deeply impacted our 25,000-plus employees […]
A Truly Glassy Holiday Gift Guide
You want the holidays to be perfect and the gifts you give to be exceptional and memorable. If you’re struggling to find the perfect gift for the person who has everything, this glassy holiday gift guide is sure to add sparkle to your shopping list. If you’re like us, you already have a vintage bottle […]
