The environmental benefits of glass

December 12, 20180

Glass is one of the most used materials in the world and that is purely down to its vast range of benefits. At GG Glass & Glazing, we have been providing quality glass products to businesses all over the country for years, with our clientele including Next and Tesco.

Sustainable and fully recyclable, glass has positive environmental benefits that are helping save the planet and it is this that we at GG Glass & Glazing feel very strongly about promoting. Our environment is very important to us, and it is crucial that big businesses follow suit and invest in materials that can save precious natural resources.

Climate control

Glass saves energy every day when it is insulated in our properties. It also reduces fuel consumption for large vehicles and aeroplanes when reinforcement glass fibres are used, reducing the weight of heavy vehicles.

Saves natural resources

Glass is made from natural, raw materials (sand and glass waste, also known as cutlets), therefore it can be recycled in that same loop, over and over again. This saves raw materials and natural resources, as well as saves energy as cutlets melt at low temperatures, meaning less energy is needed when melting these raw materials.

Health and wellbeing

Glass is one of the most used materials in commercial premises, and something that the GG Glass & Glazing team have been providing around the country for a number of years. Glass preserves taste and vitamins, and it’s a reason why it’s used in many food and drink businesses. It’s used in the medical world, in things such as glasses, and it’s used in the construction of properties. As glass is clear it lets in so much natural light, which is ideal for your health and wellbeing.

Glass is an important factor in our everyday lives, and it is a material that will never go out of fashion and will just become more and more popular. If you are looking for glass and glazing products, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our team today on 0800 9 883 883.