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Toward more sustainable soda-lime glass
Soda-lime silicate glass, more commonly known as soda-lime glass, is the composition of choice in many glass applications, particularly for windows and containers. The raw materials are plentiful, and production methods are well known. Unfortunately, soda-lime glass has a large carbon footprint arising from both the energy required for high-temperature…
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LionGlass recycling: Preparing for the industrial transition
Glass is an integral part of modern life, but the environmental impact of glass production is significant, contributing approximately 86 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually—about 0.3% of total global CO2 emissions.1 Addressing these emissions is critical for achieving the sustainability goals outlined by the United Nations.2 While…
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Global markets and technologies for smart glass
The global market for smart glass was valued at $5.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7% to reach $10.8 billion by the end of 2029. Smart glass, also called switchable glass, is a type of chromogenic material that can…
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Expanded access: DOE’s nuclear waste glass database
Scientists and engineers around the world have worked for decades developing technologies to safely and permanently dispose of nuclear waste. Though these wastes originate from a multitude of processes, they all are highly toxic and extremely harmful to life in any form. In 1982, borosilicate glass was deemed the preferred…
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Market demands spur development of innovative value-added glass products
Bigger, brighter, louder—as large-scale commercial and residential construction booms alongside growing urban populations, there are ever-increasing demands on buildings to keep occupants insulated from the intrusive sights and sounds of expanding cities. Add in the fact that many nations, states, and municipalities have adopted stricter energy efficiency standards for new…
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CARBO Ceramics’ new Louisiana plant earns ISO certification
In January 2025, CARBO Ceramics’ new plant in New Iberia, La., achieved ISO certification, awarded by Perry Johnson Registrars Inc. This new plant specializes in chemical coating, infusing, and drying processes.
Sumitomo Chemical appoints new chairman and president
In February 2025, Sumitomo Chemical Nomination Advisory Committee appointed Nobuaki Mito as the company’s new president. His inauguration is planned for June 2025. Keiichi Iwata, the current president, will serve as representative director and chairman.
Toto Ltd. in top 10% of S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook ranking
Toto Ltd., a Japanese multinational toilet manufacturer, was selected as one of the top 10% in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook for 2025 rankings. S&P Global assessed 7,690 companies worldwide and selected only 780 companies.
U.S. Borax donates to communities impacted by Los Angeles wildfires
In February 2025, Rio Tinto’s U.S. Borax donated $600,000 to organizations to help support the areas impacted by wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The funds will be split evenly between The Kern County Fire Department, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
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