The sound of breaking glass. A shattered vessel.
Each year
of glass are produced worldwide
Recycling one tonne of glass can save approximately
of CO₂
The EU imports 99% of its boron from Turkey and is thus dependent on its supply of this finite and important resource.
And each year, approximately
pharmaceutical glass units are discarded globally
We are working towards a future in which more glass can remain in the material cycle, rather than being landfilled.
is exploring how laser-based technology could help give hard-to-recycle glass a new route into the material cycle.
Starting date | January 2024 |
Duration | 36 months |
Partners | 6 Partners across 4 countries |
Coordinator | University of Vigo |
Budget | €2.9 million |
A broken glass item does not have to mark the end of its story.