British Glass represents the interests of primary glass manufacturers and the glass supply-chain – from raw materials to the end-user.
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An excellent speech from @SarahChampionMP in last week's Westminster Hall debate on #pEPR
We're grateful to Sarah for clearly outlining how the current pEPR proposals, specifically the fees based on weight, will unfairly penalise UK-manufactured glass packaging.
Good news for UK glass manufacturing. ✅
The introduction of provisional anti-dumping tariffs on container glass imports from China is an important step towards creating a level playing field and supporting British industry.
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#BritishGlass #TradeRemedies
🍺 On International Beer Day, #BurnhamsBrew was delivered to the Prime Minister to highlight concerns about the proposed Bottle Tax with 4,750 jobs at risk.
Watch our Executive Director Nick Kirk call on government to reconsider the policy. 🎥👇
Dr Nick Kirk joined @gmb_union and @beerandpubtoday to deliver ‘Burnham’s Brew’, a specially-brewed IPA to Downing Street, calling for the new #pEPR scheme, a weight-based tax that penalises glass packaging, risking UK jobs and manufacturing, to be urgently revised.
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♻️ Wales can be proud of its recycling record but plans for a new deposit return scheme for glass are unnecessary
💷 It will cause confusion and extra costs for people and businesses.
🔁 Is reuse the future for glass packaging?
In his latest article for @edie, Nick Kirk, Technical Director at British Glass, explores the potential for glass reuse systems in the UK – and what needs to happen to make them work.
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🚨“Triple whammy” warning from glass and hospitality sectors on packaging tax, in joint letter to PM.
Pubs, restaurants and hotels are sounding the alarm over the Government’s proposed packaging tax, warning it could drive many out of business.
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8 leading organisations including @UKHofficial, the @beerandpub, @CAMRA_Official and British Glass – urge a delay to the roll-out of #pEPR citing:
🔹Costs from recent tax changes already hitting sector
🔹Risk of being charged twice for recycling via #pEPR and commercial waste services
🔹Suppliers passing costs on to businesses and customers, fuelling inflation
🔹Disproportionate fees for more recyclable materials like glass
📢 In an article for @Glass_Int, Nick Kirk, discusses the serious consequences of the Gov's new #pEPR scheme, as the weight-based system distorts the market, inflates costs for consumers, and puts pressure on UK manufacturing and jobs.
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We are grateful for the continued support of @SarahChampionMP on the issue of #pEPR.
If unchanged, the policy risks driving brands away from glass and towards less recyclable materials, threatening UK jobs, and undermining progress toward a truly circular economy.
🚨@SarahChampionMP will lead a Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday 14th May | 2:30pm - 4:00pm, on the impact of packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) on the glass sector.
Last week we were in Westminster with @SarahChampionMP to discuss #pEPR and the future of UK glass packaging.
Thank you to the offices of @YvetteCooperMP and @DanJarvisMBE, and to @ChrisMcDonaldMP and Gareth Snell MP, for taking the time to meet with us and hear our concerns.
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✍️Sign our petition - Defend the British Glass Industry
A new glass tax came into force in the UK on 1 April 2025. It is part of the Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility aimed at encouraging recycling.
Unfortunately, it also adds up to an extra 10p on a newly manufactured glass bottle. This will lead to producers moving to more plastic containers, which would have a huge impact on jobs in the glass industry and the environment.
Please show your support - sign our petition 🙏👇
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Glass industry penalised in Wales says industry body ⚠️
British Glass has warned that packaging reforms have created an unfair financial burden for any business selecting glass packaging formats
More here: ow.ly/LkGp50Vwlbs
#GlassIndustry #BritishGlass #PackagingReforms
"Decarbonising UK glass manufacturing is a huge challenge — but it can be done fairly, with the right support and investment" says Paul Pearcy in this new article for @edie
🔗Read the full piece here: edie.net/how-can-we-create-a…
🚨 "Utterly illogical" – @SarahChampionMP speaks out on pEPR's impact on glass.
@DanJarvisMBE @jreynoldsMP @LabourSJ @YvetteCooperMP @SallyJameson @hilarybennmp @alangemmell @ChrisVinceMP @BrianLeishmanMP 📢 Join the conversation and help protect UK glass!
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December/January issue out now
Articles include: @bu_automation, @sisecamduzcam, @StoelzleSpirits, @BeatsonClark, @ChemMktAnlytics, and @BritGlass.
See issue here: glass-international.com/issu…
#glassindustry #digitalisation #technology #electrificiation #Sustainability
British Glass has shared an update on the industry’s route to net zero, publishing the latest progress since the 2021 strategy release. 🚀
Read the full report here: britglass.org.uk/news-commen…