O-I, Beer Institute Talk Glass Bottle Benefits for Beer
Glass should never be trash – that’s one of the takeaways Austin Stein, O-I plant manager at Danville, Virginia, shared during a virtual chat with the Beer Institute’s Jim McGreevy April 28. Stein spoke as part of the Beer Institute’s ongoing “You Ought to Know a Beer Industry Employee,” virtual series. “O-I is one of […]
Pittsburgh’s Pop-Up Glass Recycling Program is a Win-Win
Glass should never be trash – it’s infinitely recyclable and 100% recyclable. While recycling glass is a no-brainer, it’s not always as easy as putting your used bottles and jars in the curbside bin. When waste haulers serving the Pittsburgh metro area stopped accepting glass in curbside recycling bins at the beginning of 2019, the […]
Nudge Theory Inspires Family-First Approach to Safety at O-I Jakarta
A newly-formed group at O-I Jakarta is using modern behavioral science principles to transform how employees approach safety on the plant floor. The group is called the Nudge Team, inspired by the research of Nobel prize-winning economist Richard Thaler. Thaler’s Nudge Theory is a concept in behavioral economics and behavioral science which proposes using positive […]
O-I Villotta is a Model of Energy-Efficient Glass Manufacturing
O-I Glass is reinventing the future of glass manufacturing through innovation. Our mission is to be the most sustainable producer of the most sustainable rigid packaging. O-I recently completed a series of multi-year investments at its plant in Villotta, Italy, transforming it into a world-class example of energy-efficient glass packaging manufacturing. O-I Villotta has embraced […]
V Project Connects Northwest Ohioans with COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
Scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine appointment isn’t always simple. Connecting Ohioans who need help scheduling due to lack of technology access, disability, or those who speak limited English is a high priority for the V Project, the Northwest Ohio collaborative effort working to boost vaccination rates. O-I Glass, headquartered in Perrysburg, Ohio, is among the Toledo-area […]
O-I France Shines for Students During Industry Week
A career in glass packaging is about mastery, collaboration, and a commitment to transformation. That’s the message three of O-I’s master glass makers shared with middle school students across France during a recent virtual event hosted by the Glass Federation of France. Amel Messaoudi, Batch & Furnace Manager at O-I Veauche, Emma Santi, Batch & […]
Boomerang’s Durable, Refillable Glass Water Bottle Breaks Convention
Boomerang Water is an on-site, small batch bottling water company providing water for commercial venues like hotels and college campuses, as well as serving families for their homes. The North Carolina based company is on a mission to rid the world of single-use plastic bottles and reshape bottled water through innovation. While serving in the […]
Defining Sustainability for the Future Through Balance
When I discuss sustainability with anyone, we usually pretty quickly get to the question: Do we share a common understanding of the word “sustainability”? It’s an important question to ask, because the notion is often far too narrow. Sustainability is not purely a “green” measure, and the terms “green” and “sustainable” are not proxies for […]
Cullet Project at O-I Brampton Receives Enbridge Support
A recently completely project to increase the amount of cullet at O-I’s Brampton, Ontario, plant is getting support from natural gas supplier Enbridge. In 2020, O-I Glass invested in upgrading the cullet material handling system. Cullet is the industry term for recycled glass, and it’s one of the four ingredients in glass packaging. The more […]
O-I Joins Center for Glass Innovation, New York’s Collaborative Initiative
O-I is announcing its industry partnership with the Center for Glass Innovation, a new collaborative initiative by the State of New York aimed at developing innovation around glass packaging and end markets for curbside recycling. The New York State College of Ceramics at SUNY Alfred will lead the three-year research and collaboration initiative. The first-of-its-kind […]
