The Resilient Role of Glass Packaging During Economic Uncertainty
There’s a lot of economic uncertainty as we enter the end of 2022. Inflation is rising globally. Energy concerns loom across Europe. COVID-19 variants and the trajectory of the pandemic are tough to predict. Brands and consumers alike are watching the situation closely. Consumer spending habits, preferences and behaviors could shift depending on their bank […]
O-I BJC Malaysia Glass Ambassadors Launch Student Glass Recycling Contest in Johor
O-I BJC Malaysia’s Glass Ambassador Program has launched its first student competition for glass bottle recycling. The program’s goal is to reduce solid waste deposits in landfills by increasing public awareness of the benefits of glass bottle recycling for environmental sustainability and the circular economy. The contest runs on KITARecycle, a smartphone app designed to […]
Top 5 Reasons Glass Bottles Are the Best Packaging for Wine
You’re standing in the store trying to grab a bottle of wine (or two) for a dinner with friends tonight. As you stand there, you notice wine in other packaging options – some claiming to be more convenient or more sustainable than the glass bottle. Before you head to the wine aisle next, here […]
Iron Maiden-Branded Beer Gets Seal of Approval From Band in Visit With O-I Team
What would you do if the heavy metal band Iron Maiden visited your brewery? That’s what happened in August when the band visited Brazilian brewery Bodebrown with members of the O-I Glass team to taste a new Iron Maiden-branded brew. Bodebrown initially partnered with Iron Maiden to created a new Iron Maiden-branded craft beer called […]
Groceries, Cafés Move to ‘Package Free’ with the Help of Reusable Glass Jars
Plastic grocery bag bans have gone into effect, restaurants are switching out Styrofoam containers for compostable options, and cafes are moving beyond single-use plastic and paper cups. One of the most important investments a business can make right now is in lowering waste – and infinitely recyclable, reusable glass packaging, is the solution. Glass Jars […]
The Case for To-Go Beers & Cocktails Just Got Stronger
From getting groceries delivered to grabbing alcohol to-go, research shows that consumer habits formed during the pandemic are here to stay. Of the drinkers that started purchasing alcohol direct from the producer during the pandemic, 76% said they plan to continue to do so, according to a July 2022 study from Danelle Kosmal, FP of […]
Reuse Glass at Home to Create a Low-Waste Lifestyle
Glass is the perfect material for a low-waste lifestyle. Not only is it infinitely recyclable, but it can be reused in endless ways around the house. From functional and beautiful decor to practical storage, you can put those glass jars and bottles to good use in ways that will make your home more sustainable. Glass […]
O-I Celebrates International Year of Glass with Untappd Badge for Beer Lovers
This year, we’re celebrating the International Year of Glass, and what better way to do it than with the resounding clink of glass beer bottles around the world? O-I Glass is encouraging beer lovers to join the celebration by releasing a new “2022: International Year of Glass” Untappd badge. Untappd is a global mobile app. […]
New Recycling Hub Launches in Southern Colombia
Our new recycling hub in southern Colombia has officially opened. Strategically located in the city of Yumbo, the facility advances our strategy to increase glass recycling and contribute to the circular economy in Colombia. The hub is operated by our partner supplier, Ecocircular, and joins three existing hubs and direct purchase cullet centers, located in […]
Repeat Glass Launches Recycling Subscription Service in Cleveland
In April 2022, Jamie Arnold launched Repeat Glass, the first glass-only recycling pickup service for homes and businesses in the Greater Cleveland Area. Partnering with O-I, Pennsylvania’s CAP Glass Recycling, and the Glass Recycling Foundation, the Cleveland native was determined to create a local, closed-loop economy for glass packaging – a material that had been […]
