35% more people want triple glazing in 2022, says report
Demand for triple glazing has gone up by 35%, according to research conducted by Rated People
New recycling scheme
The Glass and Glazing Federation has partnered with CNC Recycling, to launch a new PVC-U recycling scheme
Thermocill turns to hemp, to further reduce carbon emissions
Thermocill could be made entirely from hemp, its manufacturers claim, after recent trials
Crushing it
Wakefield-based B&P Windows teams up with Morley Glass to use its glass crusher for recycling
Dow set to introduce carbon-neutral silicones programme
Dow, a specialist in material sciences, is due to introduce a commercially available service for carbon-neutral silicones in building facades
Sternfenster hosts sustainability debate
Leaders of Sternfenster hosted a roundtable discussion with key suppliers about sustainability and best practice
Coming soon: Low-carbon fuel for glass furnaces
Thanks to Glass Futures researchers, trials to establish low-carbon alternative fuels for glass furnaces are currently underway
A-class decking to be fitted at Latham’s Yard
EnviroBuild’s Class-A-fire-resistant decking is to feature on the refurbished balconies of Latham’s Yard estate in Hackney, London.
AGC Glass Europe set to launch low-carbon glass range
AGC Glass Europe has announced its intention to launch a low-carbon glass range by the end of 2022
Poll shows consumers shun ‘plastic’
Research has found that almost half (44%) of UK homeowners would not purchase home improvement products containing plastics because of environmental concerns