The latest data released today by Close the Glass Loop shows that the EU average collection for recycling rate of glass packaging continued to progress, reaching 80,8% in 2023.
Collection volumes remained exceptionally high with more than 12 million tonnes of glass packaging collected for recycling. The collection rate may even be higher, but tracking…
Leadership Update from FERVER – The European Association of Glass Recyclers
We are pleased to share several important leadership updates following the FERVER General Assembly held on 12 June 2025 in Germany: - Mr. Ulrich Ix (REMONDIS Recycling) has been re-elected as President of FERVER for a new two-year term. We are proud to continue…
The government of Moldova has passed a decision on implementation framework of Deposit Return System (DRS) for beverage containers (plastic, metal, and both one-way and refillable glass, 0.1-3L), set to launch by January 25, 2027.
The system introduces a deposit on beverage containers, refunded when consumers return them to designated points. Although not a proponent…
Today, our member Reiling Group announced the acquisition of Micro-Mineral GmbH and Veriso GmbH & Co. KG. Congratulations to Reiling Group with this acquisition! Read the article on reiling.de
Last Friday, our member GRL opened its new glass recycling plant in Beringen. This new plant is a state of the art glass recycling plant, and one of the most sustainable glass recycling plants in Europe! The plant was opened in presence of our Flemish Minister of Environment Mr. Jo Brouns. Congratulations to Christoph…
Lithium batteries and electronic devices thrown into the waste bins cause more and more fires in sorting plants as well as in glass recycling plants. In some european countries up to 30 fire incidents per day occur most of them caused by batteries. The increase is significant. The European Commission has to set up clear…
