Recycling & Green Initiatives

Pilkington invests in sustainable glassmaking

Pilkington UK is to invest in upgrading and consolidating operations, aiming to secure the future of glassmaking and reduce carbon emissions

C & A achieves 80% energy sufficiency

C & A Building Products has achieved 80% self-sufficiency in its energy use

World first: Technal and Wicona make 100% recycled aluminium profiles

Experts at Technal and Wicona have created low-carbon profiles from 100% post-consumer aluminium

Freefoam launches new sustainability page

The Freefoam website now has a new page focussing on sustainability

New pilot glass recycling scheme

Leaders of the GGF, Fensa and the BFRC have announced the launch of a new pilot glass recycling scheme

Rehau publishes sustainability report

Leaders of Rehau Windows have published the company's 2021 sustainability report

AT Precision launches in-house recycling scheme

As part of its new, in-house recycling scheme, AT Precision has introduced a recycled thermal reinforcement system

Glazerite/Veka supply deal models closed loop recycling

Veka, Glazerite UK Group and Veka Recycling have agreed a deal that models closed loop recycling

Sternfenster hosts sustainability debate

Leaders of Sternfenster hosted a roundtable discussion with key suppliers about sustainability and best practice

Award judges shortlist Morley Glass recycling scheme

Judges of GGP’s Installer Awards have shortlisted Morley Glass’ recycling scheme to win in March