Christiane Nelles, Chief Executive of the German Glass Industry Association, discusses the positive trends in the 2025 container glass balance sheet and the strong consumer preference for glass packaging. She explains how glass, as a sustainable material with a 90% recycling rate, excels within a closed-loop system. Nelles explains the technological challenges of decarbonisation, from super-hybrid melting tanks to electrification using green electricity. Key topics also include the political framework for the transformation of the energy-intensive glass industry and the role of glass in crisis preparedness. The interview shows why consumers regard glass as a premium packaging material that stands for quality, hygiene and sustainability. #interpack #glass #sustainability #recycling #decarbonisation #packaging #glass industry #circular economy