Glass4Good at O-I Reaches New Glass Recycling & Giving Milestones in 2025
At O-I we have some great news! Glass4Good™ programs recycled 24% more glass in 2025 than the previous year, helping make more recycled glass available for manufacturing. And since 2021, through innovative, community-driven programs like Glass4Good™, O-I has expanded access to glass recycling while creating meaningful local impact, one bottle at a time. Making More […]
Dry January Isn’t Just a Moment: How Non-Alcoholic & Low-Alcohol Beverage Brands Win with Elevated Experiences
As we head into another Dry January, it’s clear this moment is no longer just about a New Year’s reset. Dry January, alongside the broader sober-curious and low/zero-proof movement, reflects a deeper shift in how consumers think about alcohol, health, and social occasions. What began as a January ritual has evolved into a year-round mindset. […]
Is Beer Better in Glass or Cans? Here’s What You Need to Know
Editor’s Note: This article was originally provided by Friends of Glass If you’ve ever wandered down the alcohol aisle in the grocery store, you’ve likely noticed the endless variety of beer brands, flavors, and of course, packaging. From pilsners and ales, to bottles and cans, beer comes in every color and size. At some point, […]
Glass Packaging for Beer: A Strategic Choice for Brands That Want Growth
In today’s beer market, standing still isn’t an option. Brand owners are reevaluating their portfolios, exploring new packaging formats, and seeking more meaningful connections with consumers. Amid all this change, one packaging material continues to offer more than meets the eye, and it’s glass. Not because it’s traditional. But because glass packaging is a strategic […]
UK Packaging EPR Scheme Misses the Mark for Glass Packaging
The following article attributes several quotes from food and beverage trade publications and traditional news organizations. The United Kingdom’s packaging EPR scheme was introduced in 2025 with good intentions: lessen hard to recycle packaging while promoting recycling by incentivizing sustainable packaging. But as food and beverage producers receive their first invoices, the reality is that […]
What a Top Doctor Wants You to Know About Microplastics
Eric Topol tells Mel Robbins that microplastics and other environmental factors are “things we have to consider causal” to rising rates of chronic disease and cancer. Heating food in plastic containers increases microplastic contamination. Glass is FDA-recognized as “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) and never made with plastic. In this Instagram clip of The Mel […]
Why Glass Could Be Your Sparkling Water Brand’s Next Big Move
The sparkling water category is bubbling with opportunity. With consumers increasingly seeking healthier, more sustainable, and more premium beverage options, the market is evolving fast, and packaging is playing a bigger role than ever in shaping brand perception. At O-I, we’ve been closely tracking this evolution. Our latest work in the category has uncovered some […]
O-I Glass Announces New Ambitious 2030 Sustainability Goals
Glass is already the most sustainable packaging material. Now, we’re taking bold steps to further support its circularity and decarbonization by elevating our 2030 sustainability goals. “2025 is going to be a milestone year for O-I in sustainability,” said Chief Administrative and Sustainability Officer Randy Burns at O-I’s Investor Day on March 14, 2025. “This […]
O–I Manufacturing Institute Honoree on Championing Women and Building Future Female Leaders
Rebecca Schilling has never been afraid to step outside her comfort zone. As O-I’s Global Director of Environmental Affairs, she leads environmental health and safety efforts across O-I’s network, working to minimize the industry’s environmental footprint in air, waste, and water. This year, her dedication and leadership have earned her a place among the 2025 […]
O-I Glass Shows Strong Performance in ESG Reporting
As a global leader in glass packaging, O-I has once again demonstrated our commitment to sustainable glass packaging, earning positive scores from prominent ESG reporting agencies. O-I has consistently maintained high-quality scores with ESG rating agencies, despite the increasing complexity and dynamic nature of the reporting landscape. This success is a testament to the company’s […]
