Study Finds More Europeans Choosing Glass Packaging for its Earth-Friendly Benefits
Motivated by glass’s earth-friendly benefits, Europeans are choosing glass packaging more than ever according to a study commissioned by Friends of Glass and the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE). Glass is infinitely recyclable, and Europeans are hearing and acting on the message about glass packaging’s environmental benefits. The survey reached more than 10,000 people in 13 European countries. The results continue to show glass packaging has a […]
EU Campaign ‘Close the Glass Loop’ Sets Ambitious Glass Recycling Goals
The glass container manufacturing industry is rallying around “Close the Glass Loop,” an ambitious campaign to increase the quality and quantity of recycled glass collected across Europe. Recycled glass, called “cullet,” is one of four ingredients—sand, limestone, soda ash, cullet–used in the glass-making process. For example, glass containers made by O-I Glass have an average […]
O-I’s Uses Virtual Reality Training to Enhance Safety
As the leading innovatory in the glass industry, O-I leverages the latest technology to enhance sustainable work practices and employee safety. Our Global Technology team is using Virtual Reality Machine Training (VRMT) to introduce plant workers to virtual simulations of lifelike scenarios. Through VRMT, O-I employees can learn glassmaking processes without going to a factory. “People continue to be at the center of O-I’s strategy. Introducing […]
Don’t Let COVID-19 Change Good Recycling Habits (Podcast)
The COVID-19 health crisis has left uncertain impacts on what was once normal routines. A trip to the grocery store is far different than it was a month ago. Hand-washing is no longer an afterthought. But people and cities may not be able to say the same about recycling, and that’s a dangerous precedent. Health concerns […]
O-I Offers Digital Curriculum for Earth Day 2020
April 22 marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. While Earth Day this year will look a little different than years past, with our celebrations moving online, at O-I, we still want to help provide a meaningful learning experience for students across the globe. In honor of Earth Day 2020, we put together a digital […]
O-I Works with Robex to Produce Reusable PPE During COVID-19
O-I Glass, Inc. is collaborating with another Northwest Ohio company, Robex, to make reusable face shields, a piece of personal protective equipment (PPE), for members of the Northwest Ohio medical community during the COVID-19 health crisis. Robex, an industrial automation company located next to O-I’s headquarters, reached out to O-I to coordinate a plan to produce face shields for area medical workers. O-I is using its 3D printing capabilities […]
O-I 3D Prints Face Shield Frames for Northwest Ohio Medical Workers
O-I Glass, Inc. is using its 3D printing capabilities to make face shield frames, a piece of personal protective equipment (PPE), for members of the Northwest Ohio medical community who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 health crisis. The worldwide glass packaging manufacturer typically devotes its 3D printer at the Perrysburg, Ohio, headquarters […]
Contributing to a Healthier World
O-I Receives Approval for Science-Based Emissions Reduction Targets PERRYSBURG, OH, O-I Glass, Inc.(NYSE: OI) is the first glass packaging company to receive approval from the Science Based Targets initiative for its emission reduction targets. O-I commits to reduce absolute scope 1,2 and 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 from a 2017 base year. The SBTi’s Target […]
Glass Benefits Highlighted in Wall Street Journal
On Monday, February 24, the Wall Street Journal published an article “Glass, Once the King of Packaging, Seeks a Comeback,” spotlighting the environmental concerns around plastic and the opportunities for glass as an alternative packaging solution. Highlighting the opportunity for glassmakers to expand and win back business, due to the consumer shift away from single-use […]
Victoria, Australia Makes Glass Recycling Easier
All recycling programs aren’t built the same, and a new plan adopted in Victoria, Australia, is a big win for glass recycling—and maybe a model for other communities. The Victorian State Government announced an overhaul of its curbside recycling system in Feb. 2020. The state’s new four-bin waste recycling system makes it easier for people to recycle. Families in the state will […]
