RECYCLING PROJECTS Glass, known for its durability, can be recycled endlessly, without compromising on quality, aesthetics or physical properties. Incorporating greater quantities of cullet (waste glass) into our production offers significant environmental benefits: 700 kg CO2 eq. (scopes 1, 2, and 3) per tonne of cullet, while preserving 1.2 tonnes of natural resources. At Saint-Gobain Glass, circularity is at the core of our business. Since 2011, we have doubled the recycled content of our products, and we are committed to increasing the proportion of cullet used in the production of our float glass to 40% by 2030. This goal will be achieved thanks to more than 10 years’ experience in recycling initiatives with external partners, such as Saint-Gobain Glass Recycling in France and Germany, Glass Forever in the UK, Climalit® Recicla in Spain, which have enabled us to acquire indepth knowledge of techniques for recovering high-quality cullet from demolition or renovation projects. The recycled glass generated at our partners’ sites is then used in the manufacture of new glass on our float glass production lines. A first inspiring example of such recycling projects was the Piraeus Tower in Greece (see next page). In this section, are described examples of other recent recycling projects. BACK TO CONTENTS GLASS FOR FAÇADE - 2025 EDITION 88
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