From 1 January to 30 June 2020, Gerresheimer in Momignies, Belgium, demonstrably used over 40% post-consumer recycled glass in its industrial glass production.
RDC environmenta Belgium-based consultancy for environmental studies and analyses, certified after a thorough examination that the amount of PCR glass used in relation to the amount of glass packaging sold corresponds to a recycled or PCR glass content of over 40 per cent.
"We are delighted with this certificate. It confirms that our commitment to greater sustainability in cosmetic glass production through recycled cullet is the right approach." Nicola BalenaVP Global Business Management Cosmetic Moulded Glass at Gerresheimer
The audit was conducted on the basis of the European Glass association FEVE (The European Container Glass Federation).
More than 40 per cent post-consumer recycled glass
Gerresheimer has been committed to the use of post-consumer recycled glass for 10 years. In collaboration with customers, the company has developed a high-quality Cosmetic glass for the production of flacons, jars and numerous other cosmetic bottles developed. The proportion of recycled cullet has continued to increase in recent years. It is now at an extraordinarily high proportion of over 40 per cent.
"We feel committed to the circular economy. If you can successfully reproduce something over and over again, it's glass," adds Nicola Balena. His success proves him right. Over the years, customer interest in sustainable cosmetics packaging has continued to grow, so that Momignies can now point to full capacity utilisation with PCR glass.
Gerresheimer's production sites in Momignies, Belgium, and Tettau, Germany, form the Centre of Excellence for highly specialised and sustainable Gerresheimer cosmetic glass production.
More sustainability without compromising on aesthetics
Glass bottles and jars are the most important packaging material for many cosmetic products. The higher the proportion of post-consumer recycled glass used, the less energy is required for production. This means that the amount of recycled glass used at the sites in Momignies and Tettau energy savings in the production phase. The use of recycled glass also contributes to this, save valuable natural resources.
[infotext icon] Gerresheimer is a leading global partner to the pharma and healthcare industry. The company is represented worldwide and has around 10,000 employees where its customers and markets are. With plants in Europe, America and Asia, Gerresheimer generates sales of around 1.4 billion euros. The wide range of products includes pharmaceutical packaging and products for the simple and safe administration of medicines as well as packaging for the cosmetics industry.Source: Gerresheimer
