Resources and publications

British Glass produces guidance and support on topics that matter to those who work in and with the glass industry - based on the insight and expertise from our staff, members and networks.

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Packaging recovery note system guide
Packaging waste recovery note system guide
This guide describes the UK PRN (Packaging Waste Recovery Note) system – the mechanism used in the…
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Glazing in buildings – reducing energy use – NEF glazing supply chain group
Glazing in buildings – reducing energy use – NEF glazing supply chain group
Report examining and quantifying the potential energy savings to be achieved by installing energy…
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Pollution inventory reporting (E-PRTR) Guidance for glass manufacturers
Pollution inventory reporting (E-PRTR) guidance for glass manufacturers
Helps glass manufacturers complete their annual pollution inventory return accurately and ensures a…
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Incident and near miss reporting guidance
Incident and near miss reporting guidance
This guidance introduces the concept of near misses and helps organisations looking to implement a…
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A clear future: UK glass manufacturing sector decarbonisation roadmap to 2050
Examines the improvement potential for glass manufacturing across recycling, energy, raw materials…
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Working elevated temps guidance
Managing working in elevated temperatures: a guidance document
Helps employers understand where the potential for heat-related illness could occur, recognise the…
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Reliable industrial measurement of core body temperature
Investigation of non-intrusive and reliable measurement of core body temperature using infra-red…
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Furnace operating parameters and recycled glass
Balance between furnace operating parameters and recycled glass in furnaces
This project produced a mathematical model to predict furnace energy consumption at various…
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UK Glass Manufacture - A Mass Balance Study
UK glass manufacture – a mass balance study (2008)
This report, published by the Carbon Trust and written by former British Glass employee Andrew…
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