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Articles tagged with: Glass industry
How we can deliver a truly circular economy for glass packaging Partner content
Environment
By British Glass
How we can deliver a truly circular economy for glass packaging
New stats show clearly that the British public want to see their glass collected at their doorstep, not through a damaging and complex Deposit Return Scheme.
The data is clear – a Deposit Return Scheme that includes glass will put two million more tonnes of CO2 into our atmosphere and collect less glass than an improved kerbside scheme Partner content
Environment
By British Glass
The data is clear – a Deposit Return Scheme that includes glass will put two million more tonnes of CO2 into our atmosphere and collect less glass than an improved kerbside scheme
Creating a circular economy for glass is crucial to achieving our environmental goals. The data points to one stand-out solution that can play a pivotal role in driving that change - improved kerbside recycling schemes.
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Introduces "Evolve - a framework for better business"
At its annual Members’ Day, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) launched a Member-wide consultation on “Evolve – a framework for better business”.
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Apprenticeship Scheme Announced
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce that it will be launching a GGF Apprenticeship Scheme from January 2022, to help Member companies recruit, train and qualify apprentices.
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Progress and Ambition Highlighted at Members Day
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) annual Members’ Day conference proved a great success with an inspirational speech by Lord Andrew Stunell on energy efficiency and net zero, which was then followed by four major announcements underlining the GGF’s position as the leading trade organisation in the industry.
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF ready for Members’ Day
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is looking forward to Members’ Day 2021 – a virtual event for GGF Members that consists of nine webinar presentations and panel discussions plus two open forums.
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Forms New Aluminium Group
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce the formation of the new GGF Aluminium Group for companies operating in the aluminium sector.
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Responds to UKCA Extension
The GGF has reacted to the news of the Government extension of the transition period for the end of recognition of the CE mark in Great Britain has been extended until 1st January 2023.
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Annual Report reflects resilience and flexibility
Despite challenges, the Glass and Glazing Federation's newly released Annual Report indicates a positive outlook for the organisation and its members.
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF issues key guidance for chemical importers
As the legislation continues to change following the UK’s exit from the European Union, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has issued key guidance for companies in the glass and glazing industry that import chemicals from the EU.
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Relaunches Consumer Code for Home Improvement Companies
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce the launch of its revised Consumer Code of Practice for consumer facing companies.
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Collaborating on Net Zero Project
With net zero targets being high on the governments’ agenda, not just in the UK but worldwide, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce that it is working with British Glass to research the impact glass and glazing has in making buildings more energy efficient and carbon reducing.
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Launches New Product Substitution Guidance
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
Stay Safe Campaign hailed great success
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF urges Government to resolve UKCA crisis
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Environment
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Launches New Asbestos Guide
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Launches New Health, Safety and Environment Hub
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce the launch of a new online Health, Safety and Environment Hub that will house all the health, safety and environment services and products the Federation delivers for Members and the industry.
Glass Half Full or Glass Half Empty? What is the Future for Britain’s Glass and Glazing Industry? Partner content
Environment
By Glass and Glazing Federation
Glass Half Full or Glass Half Empty? What is the Future for Britain’s Glass and Glazing Industry?
As the nation opens up after the pandemic, Tony Smith, newly elected President of the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF), sat down with The House, to talk about the critical role that his industry can play in Building Back Better, and helping the nation meet its targets around net zero.
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF launches new Technical Hub
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce the launch of a new Technical Hub, housing all the technical services and products the Federation delivers, for its Members and the industry.
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
Changes to GGF Group Management Structure
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Group is pleased to announce strategic changes to its management structure, to focus on improving services and further development of the GGF and its subsidiary commercial companies, FENSA, BFRC, Installsure and RISA.
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF advises caution as lockdown eases
As lockdown restrictions continue to ease around the UK, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) advises all companies to be cautious and still adhere to the GGF and Government’s guidance to make sure that employees and customer stay safe.
GGF Chairpersons’ Forum demonstrates great progress Partner content
Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Chairpersons’ Forum demonstrates great progress
The annual GGF Chairpersons’ Forum took place via video conference on 18th March, with all the GGF’s technical groups, committees, regions and countries represented by 33 Members as chairs, vice-chairs or as nominated representatives.
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
Laminated Glass Ban Webinar Engages GGF Members
Fire safety in buildings is of paramount importance to the GGF, but a fair and reasonable approach should be adopted
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Coronavirus
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF issues revised guidance on house selling during lockdown in England
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has issued revised guidance for Home Improvement companies and sub-contractors operating in England during the current National Lockdown, following confirmation from Government officials of a new interpretation of the guidance for in-house selling during the pandemic.