Advancing Sustainability with Heat Recovery System in Veauche, France
O-I is leveraging a carbon-lowering heat recovery system at its Veauche, France, plant, to advance our sustainability and decarbonization strategy. Heat recovered from the facility’s glass-making furnace will feed a new internal energy distribution network and will supply up to 94% of the plant’s heating needs. “We are leveraging product and process innovations to transform […]
As Consumer Demand Fuels Premiumization of RTDs, Is Your Brand Ready?
In an ever-evolving world of consumer preferences, one remarkable transformation is taking place in the realm of Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverages. Traditional RTDs, once thought of as the less glamorous cousin of classic cocktails, are currently experiencing a premium makeover due to rising consumer demand for convenience and sophistication. As a brand in this rapidly changing […]
“Driving” Sustainability By Leveraging Biofuels
O-I’s Reims, France, plant is delivering champagne bottles to nearby customers with trucks powered by grapeseed and fryer oil. The grapeseed oil is harvested in the Marne and Aubre regions of France and the fryer oil comes from the Paris region. Leveraging biofuels in the transportation of our bottles results in a 60% CO2 emissions […]
O-I Certified Great Place To Work® in Four Countries, Ranked 11th in Colombia
Following O-I’s successful achievement of Great Place to Work® certification in four countries – Brazil, for three years in a row, Colombia, Peru and Ecuador – O-I has ranked 11th among the top companies in Colombia. “Our values and behaviors are the foundation of our work at O-I. We work tirelessly to create a strong […]
O-I Announces New Partnerships to Increase Post Consumer Glass Recycling in Brazil
O-I’s team in Brazil recently announced two exciting new partnerships that increase post-consumer glass recycling, reduce consumer waste, and conserve resources in Brazil. The partnerships – with the Recicleiros Institute, a civil society organization, and Orizon, one of the country’s largest private landfill companies – support O-I’s ambitious goal of increasing cullet, or recycled glass, in […]
Local Glass Wine Bottles are a ‘No Brainer’ for Oregon Winery
For U.S. wineries, sustainability isn’t just about how they till their land and make wine, it’s also in the packaging they use – and choosing domestically-made glass wine bottles fits perfectly into their brand story. “We’re looking to always make sure we have the highest quality products – from growing the grapes all the way […]
GLASS4GOOD™ Achieves Tremendous Success in Waco, Texas
In only eight months, Waco, Texas, GLASS4GOOD ™ program has recycled more glass than the city recycled throughout the entire year of 2022! O-I In partnership with Keep Waco Beautiful, the City of Waco, and Pernod Ricard created GLASS4GOOD™ in Waco to make glass recycling more accessible to the community. “Since launching in January 2023, […]
New Video: O-I’s High-Tech Sand Plant in Colombia
Sand is a main ingredient to create glass packaging, and O-I’s expansion of a high-tech silica sand plant at its Zipaquirá, Colombia, glass manufacturing facility is increasing productivity and efficiency with sustainability in mind. The sand plant features advanced technology using physical gravimetric principles, delivering an end product that meets glass industry technical specifications. It […]
Easy Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste at the Grocery Store
You grab your grocery cart, head to the produce section and find the perfect peach. What’s your first instinct? Many of us go straight for the plastic bag to pack up our produce without thinking about it. Still more opt for pre-cut fruits and veggies that are packed in plastic clamshells. Some make the choice […]
Join the Plastic Free July Challenge for Healthier, More Sustainable Lifestyle
With mounting research indicating the environmental and health risks associated with plastic, reducing plastic use and waste has never been more important. As Plastic Free July kicks off, O-I is here to help you with all the tips, tricks and educational tools to help you live a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. Environmental Risks Linked to […]
