Whether it's conservation of resources, saving energy or sustainability: the reuse of glass is becoming increasingly important in the construction industry. To promote the recycling of glass, Schüco and Saint-Gobain Glass Germany have formed a collaboration.
Together, the two companies want to make use of waste glass from existing buildings to develop the material cycle and consolidate the flow of material.
The Saint-Gobain Group is a pioneer in sustainable construction and is on a mission to make the world a better place to live. To achieve this, Saint-Gobain Glass is capitalising on the recycling of flat glass, among other things. From collection, recycling and the production of CO2-reduced ORAÉ glass to sustainable production processes, Saint-Gobain Glass makes a significant contribution to the closing of the material cycle.
Glass recycling plays a crucial role in the sustainable construction industry. Valuable natural resources such as sand, soda and lime can be conserved and energy consumption can be considerably reduced thanks to the re-use of recycled glass. Melting recycled glass requires less energy than manufacturing new glass, which contributes significantly to a reduction in carbon emissions. The aim of this collaboration is to avoid consumption of non-renewable resources and reduce carbon emissions, as well as lower the ecological footprint of the building.
