Strengthening Sustainability in the Glass Industry
Glass is present in a myriad of products used in both daily life and manufacturing, from beverage containers to windows to fiber optic cables. The demand for glass is projected to continue on an upward trajectory, along with growing pressure on the...
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| Format: | Working Paper |
| Language: | English |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2022
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/469111646904407368/Strengthening-Sustainability-in-the-Industry http://hdl.handle.net/10986/37147 |
| Summary: | Glass is present in a myriad of
products used in both daily life and manufacturing, from
beverage containers to windows to fiber optic cables. The
demand for glass is projected to continue on an upward
trajectory, along with growing pressure on the industry to
further reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Over
the last few decades, glass manufacturers have increased
their sustainability through innovation, and they are
expected to continue to do so through the rollout of new
technologies and processes such as carbon capture. The
sector also has a key role to play in boosting
sustainability in other sectors, whether through lighter
glass packaging or glass fiber used for wind turbine blades.
All these efforts will demand further investment in research
and infrastructure, from waste-management facilities to
collect and recycle end-of-life glass, to a guaranteed,
steady supply of carbon-free electricity, to carbon capture
transport networks and storage facilities. IFC's role
will be to partner with forward-thinking and innovative
players to improve their energy efficiency, lower their
carbon footprint, and adopt circular economy strategies. |
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