GlassCircle Final Report: Shaping the Future of Glass Fiber Circularity

The GlassCircle project has successfully concluded, and we are excited to share the GlassCircle Final Report with our stakeholders and the wider community. This comprehensive document captures the essence of the project, highlighting its achievements, innovative solutions, and the collaborative efforts that have paved the way for advancing sustainability in the glass fiber industry.

The report provides a detailed overview of the key events organized during the project, including hackathons, workshops, and conferences, which engaged industry leaders, academics, policymakers, and the public. These events addressed pressing challenges in glass fiber circularity and presented actionable solutions, from creative reuse strategies to cutting-edge recycling technologies.

Key Highlights of the Report:

• Hackathon Success Stories: Discover innovative ideas generated by interdisciplinary teams, such as repurposing glass fiber waste into practical products like IoT equipment housing and marine storage solutions.
• Workshops for Sustainability: Explore insights from expert-led workshops on environmental and economic feasibility in glass fiber recycling, showcasing solutions like “gentle” recycling processes and digital tools for resource optimization.
• Collaborative Innovation: Learn how co-creation workshops fostered collaboration among stakeholders, leading to scalable circular economy business models.
• Final Conference: Review presentations from academics, industry leaders, and policymakers discussing lifecycle assessments, recycling innovations, and strategies to reduce the environmental footprint of glass fiber products.

This report not only showcases the achievements of the GlassCircle project but also serves as a valuable resource for industries, researchers, and policymakers aiming to adopt circular economy practices in their operations.

To read the full report, click the link below:
Access the GlassCircle Final Report

We thank all partners, participants, and stakeholders for their contributions to making the GlassCircle project a success. Together, we have laid the groundwork for a more sustainable and circular glass fiber industry.

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