The hidden store of glass for recycling?

Bathroom Glass: a forgotten asset for the closed loop

90 Minutes to Close the Loop, Episode 13

Beauty glass packaging, including perfume bottles, cosmetic jars, and skincare containers, plays a vital role in the beauty and cosmetics industry. But how does this intricate, multi-material packaging fit into the circular economy? This is explored in the 13th episode of "90 Minutes to Close the Loop"!

In this video from Close the Glass Loop, the collection and recycling of beauty glass, from its diverse shapes, colours and materials to the consumer habits that influence its disposal is explored. Innovative solutions being implemented across Europe to improve the recycling rates of bathroom glass are highlighted. Learn how brands, recyclers and policymakers are working together to tackle these challenges and what steps can be taken to support sustainable beauty packaging practices.

The speaker lineup: Laura García, Technical Director at Ecovidrio; Corrado Ferrozzi, Head of Business Unit for Perfumery & Cosmetics at Stoelzle Perfumery & Cosmetics/Stoelzle Glass Group; and Manon Désert, Lead of Practices and Behaviour Change at Citeo.

Link to the recording and downloads.