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Evergreen glass packaging
This document provides a history of glass packaging from ancient Egypt to modern times. It discusses how glass was first made over 3500 BC and highlights key developments such as glass blowing starting in Syria in 1500 BC. The document outlines the raw materials used to make glass and describes glass's physical and chemical properties that make it suitable for packaging. It compares glass packaging favorably to other materials in terms of safety, recyclability, and maintaining product quality. The document discusses initiatives to increase recycled glass usage and reduce environmental impact. It shares customer perspectives on preferring glass for its purity and sustainability. Finally, it outlines developments in glass packaging technology to make bottles lighter, stronger, and better.
Evergreen glass packaging
- 1. 1 Presented at ISPI2017 Arindom Chakraborty Hindusthan National Glass & Ind. Ltd. New Delhi Oct 27, 2017 Evergreen Glass PackagingI care for nature
- 2. 2 Glass packaging –Since the beginning Egyptians were making their own glass as far back as 3,250 years ago. Wealthy people exchanged sculpted glass pieces as a way to make political bonds with each other.
- 3. 3 Brief History ofGlass 1875 AD 1271 AD 25 BC 1500 BC 3500 BC Start Egypt Made hollow glass forms Venice Became a major hub of glass making Egypt Glass beads were made from Glass Syria Process of glass blowing started Michael Owens Invented an automatic bottle blowing machines Stone Age Naturally formed glass used in everyday activities 5000 years of history in your hand
- 4. 4 Glass – RawMaterials Silica • Base of commercial glass Soda Ash • Acts as flux for silica Limestone • Gives the glass chemical durability Magnesia • Controls the setting rate and crystallization behaviour Alumina • Gives the glass greater chemical durability Glass is made only from natural and abundant raw materials (oxides)
- 5. 5 Glass – Physical& Chemical Properties Physical Solid Durable Pressure resistance Chemical Inert to water, acid & alkali Optical Transparent Thermal Heat absorbent These properties make Glass the ideal container for its drinkable / eatable products
- 6. 6 Role of Packaging Environmental protection Temperature Moisture& Humidity Light Gases Volatile materials Mechanical protection Compression Impact Vibration Biological protection Microbiological Other infestations Humans Our Options What to choose ??
- 7. 7 Your choice ….. Whatyou will look for while choosing a packaging ? Cost ? Convenience ? Availability ? OR Healthy ? Recyclable ? Reusable ? Bio degradable ?Non destructible ? … Depends who you are thinking for…. You Or Your next generation ??
- 8. 8 Green Packaging End Product– Recyclable & Reusable Natural raw materials Process – Minimum waste & footprint on environment Eco-conscious Consumer demand for more Sustainable & Convenient packaging Retailers & manufacturers perceive a Marketing Advantage. Eco-friendly, Green, Bio-degradable : big selling points Legislations & Regulations pushing for Innovative Eco-friendly packaging. Win Win Win For Environment, Consumers, Manufacturers & Retailers
- 9. 9 Packaging : Glassvs. others Glass is - Safer Superior Safety Aspects Glass Other packing materials Inertness ✔ X X X Impermeability ✔ X X ✔ Odor ✔ X X ✔ Leaching ✔ X X X Recyclability ✔ X X X Microwave Safety ✔ ✔ or X X X FDA Approval ✔ X ✔ X Hermetic Sealing Capability ✔ X X ✔ Shelf Life ✔ X X ✔
- 10. 10 Glass - Why 100%Recyclable Reusable 40 times Reduces waste Suitable for high speed filling Premium Quality Every ton of glass recycled saves 322 KwH of energy, 246 kg of CO2 & 1200 kg of virgin raw material
- 11. Glass recycling –more the better 11 Europe uses almost 70% recycled glass on the average Only 40% glass is recycled in India & rest goes into landfill Recycling rate ~90% Source: European container glass federation (FEVE) Recycling glass decreases amount of raw materials used, lessens demand for energy, cuts CO2 emissions, extends furnace life. At 50% recycled glass in manufacturing, Removes 2.2 million MT of CO2 emissions = 400,000 cars off the road each year.
- 12. Is Recycling enough?? 12 Not just Recycling….. Reduce Reuse Recover Repair Rethink Rotate Replenish Recover Return Restore Responsibility Reinvent Rethink
- 13. Packaging initiatives 13 Indian FMCGCompanies Global FMCG Companies Only 15% of all Indian initiatives included the use of recycled/ renewable content, far behind their global counterparts which account for 31%. Tremendous potential for growth of recyclable packaging medium which will reduce impact of waste on environment & health. (Source: http://sblf.sustainabilityoutlook.in) 13% 36% 19% 15% 7% 10% 8% 33% 10% 31% 10% 8% Process Efficiency Lightweighting/Downsizing Recycling & waste recovery Use of recycled/renewable content Reuse content decrease non-recyable content vs.
- 14. 14 Voice of Customer 73%Glass keeps the highest Quality of any container Source : Newton Marketing research SAINT GOBAIN VERELLIA 78% Glass is best at maintaining that Purity 75% Glass keeps the truest Taste and Flavor of the product inside Preferred Packaging choice for Food and Beverages
- 15. 15 Voice of Customer 7%Glass least likely to Leach chemicals into foods Source : Newton Marketing research SAINT GOBAIN VERELLIA Glass is least Polluting containers 98% Appearance of glass to be most Appealing Choosing Glass means Sustainability and the Preservation of our natural resources 7%
- 16. 16 Glass Bottle –What next New Jersey-based Kayco introduced its first line of functional beet beverages called Beetology. “Clean” foods with added health benefits are a top priority for consumers. Beetology is sold in 8-oz bottles to communicate the carefully crafted layers of natural fruit and vegetable flavor in every bottle. When asked why glass instead of others, the company states that the glass keeps the blend tasting crisp and fresh. A range of bottled teas designed to be a mixer for whiskies and other spirits has been launched in the UK by Benjamin & Blum. On the bottle design, Benjamin says: "Just as with prestige spirits, if you have a special drink, you need to put it in a special bottle. When it comes to packaging, we focus on the experience. ”
- 17. 17 Glass Bottle –What next Bulk sea salt supplier SaltWorks launched glass jars which are thoughtfully redesigned to be short and wide, making it easy to grab salt with your fingers or use a spoon. SaltWorks focused on sustainability and each packaging style is meant to be refilled and reused by consumers. Starbucks Coffee Co, began shipping ready-to-drink (RTD) Teavana Craft Iced Teas in glass bottles.
- 18. 18 Glass Packaging –What next Source : feve Stronger Lighter Better NNPB Technology Better coatings application Differential mould cooling Advanced Gob Conditioning Furnace stabilization Single mould process 25% lighter and thinner with same strength Improving resistance to surface damage Active control on glass forming Thinner bottle Increased ability to lightweight Significantly stronger glass
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