Adoption of Reuse Programs and Use of Recycled Materials in Production to Promote Sustainable Glass Packaging

 

Glass packaging is made from thick, clear glass that can either be clear or frosted. It is used in storage and transport of various products in the pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food and beverages sector. The demand for glass for packaging applications is expected to increase with growing demand for prepacked food products in the food and beverages sector. For instance, according to the U.S Department of Agriculture, export of prepared food from U.S. increased from US$ 5, 849 million in 2015 to US$ 6,682 million in 2019.


 

Manufacturing

It is a common practice that many manufacturers focus on adapting low-cost production processes in manufacture of glass packaging materials. However, in doing so they often compromise the quality of the end product.

Sustainability

Glass packaging manufacturers must demonstrate their commitment to minimizing the impact of their business on the environment, as well as the care they take when manufacturing their products. By encouraging use of reusable or recycled glass containers in manufacturing, the focus must not be only on how much a company can save in terms of its carbon footprint, but also on what it can do to preserve the resources used in the production of glass. These can include reuse programs, use of re-claimed or recycled materials, and packaging products made from found or recycled sources. This, in turn, helps reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfills and curbside recycling bins. It also helps towards establishing a long shelf life for recyclable materials.

Plastic vs Glass

Consumption of plastic can have a range of environmental impacts depending on the source. Glass, on the other hand is non-biodegradable, can stay intact, and can be reuse. Such characteristics of glass promote the use of glass packaging over plastic counterparts.

Drawbacks

Glass packaging is prone to breakage. Glass bottles can break easily, particularly if they are subjected to harsh conditions. In addition, some types of glass can be more brittle than others, meaning that they pose a greater risk of being broken or pierced when they are used to store or transport raw materials.



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