Sustainable construction has been at the top of the Saint-Gobain Group's agenda for years. To this end, the glass manufacturer is focussing on the equivalent recycling of flat glass, among other things. From collecting and recycling to the production of CO2-reduced Oraé glass and sustainable production processes, Saint-Gobain Glass makes a significant contribution to a closed material cycle.
And glass recycling in particular plays a decisive role in the sustainable construction industry. By reusing recycled glass, valuable natural resources such as sand, soda and lime can be conserved and energy consumption significantly reduced.
The melting of recycled glass requires less energy than the production of new glass, which contributes to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions.
What do Saint-Gobain and Schüco want to achieve together?
Saint-Gobain Glass / Lasse Olsson
The aim of the new partnership is to reduce the consumption of non-renewable resources as well as CO2 emissions and thus reduce the building-related ecological footprint.
‘We take back every element, whether made of aluminium or plastic, in order to return the materials to the material cycle. This is not just limited to the profiles, but also includes the glass. We are delighted to have found an experienced partner in Saint-Gobain Glass to actively contribute to the circular economy,’ says Andreas Engelhardt, personally liable partner of Schüco.
Raimund Heinl, CEO of Saint-Gobain Germany and Austria, adds: ‘Conserving raw materials through a consistent circular economy is at the heart of the Saint-Gobain sustainability initiative. The partnership with Schüco will give our sustainability concept a further boost. Through this partnership, Saint-Gobain Glass can increase the proportion of recycled glass in glass production and thus come a step closer to the set goal of CO2-neutral glass production.’
