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 […]
Distilleries and Breweries Making Hand Sanitizer Lean on O-I’s Glass Packaging
O-I is part of the food and beverage supply chain which has been deemed essential by many governments around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. Breweries and distilleries who have pivoted to produce hand sanitizer are leaning on O-I glass packaging for the critical supply. Breweries and distilleries worldwide are pivoting from alcoholic beverages to […]
Please Continue to Recycle: Glass Industry Unites Behind Message
Please continue to recycle—and tell everyone you know to do the same. O-I, other glass manufacturers, and the European and United States-based glass trade organizations have come together to remind consumers and municipalities that, even during the COVID-19 health crisis, recycling is important and needed. Glass is endlessly recyclable, and materials from a recycled glass […]
O-I Celebrates Global Recycling Day Looking at the Progress and Future of Glass Recycling
In honor of Global Recycling Day, O-I hosts a podcast discussion with VP of Sustainability, Jim Nordmeyer on glass recycling facts and myths. While March 18 is marked as Global Recycling Day, at O-I we believe every day should be recycling day. Nevertheless, the celebration allows us to reflect on recycling – the progress we […]
