Flat glass recycling
Description
Sustainability:
Flat glass as a sustainable material can make an integral contribution to significant energy savings and GHG reductions, preventive and curative healthcare and wellbeing, learning and work performance, the indoor climate of buildings, the cultivation of vegetables, beautiful buildings and works of art. Finally, we note that smart use of flat glass offers great economic advantages and can contribute significantly to GHG reduction targets.
Recycling:
In a sustainable glass chain, recycling of flat glass occupies an essential place. At a time when much political attention is focused on significantly reducing the energy consumption of buildings and renovating and/or repurposing buildings, substantial quantities of flat glass are released for recycling. How is the recycling potential in building demolition exploited now and in the future? Solar panels will also be released in due course.
Hear, see and speak:
With flat glass, we have opportunities to use economic benefits to organise our society in a more sustainable way and thus prepare the future responsibly. Both People, Planet and Profit come into their own with the possibilities of flat glass recycling. The speakers will show you possibilities, opportunities and challenges. But how are the various types of collected flat glass turned into valuable raw materials? We will hear and see.
The following safety clothing is required for the tour of the factory: safety shoes, safety helmet and well-fitting safety glasses. Please provide these yourself. Hearing protection will be provided
13.00:00: Room open/reception
13:30: Opening by André Dijkmans chairman Sustainable Technology Department
13:40: Presentation by Bianca Lambrechts, commercial manager Benelux at Maltha Glasrecycling.
- Properties of (flat) glass, why it is suitable for recycling, why recycling, advantages and disadvantages
- Recycling chain: collection and its requirements, separation, reprocessing into raw materials, applications, inputs and outputs of the recycling chain, environmental impact including reduction of energy consumption, working conditions, improvement potential recycling is a challenge.
14.40 hrs: Guided tour of the factory recycling and reprocessing flat glass
16.00 hrs: Presentation by Louise Soares project manager Vlakglas Recycling Nederland (VRN)
- What is the role of VRN. Developments in laws and regulations in Europe and the Benelux. History of flat glass recycling. Contribution to the reduction of CO2 emissions and consumption of raw materials for glass production. Opportunities for increasing recycling rates. How do architects, construction companies, municipalities and housing associations view flat glass recycling.
16.45 hours: Summary/evaluation
Location
Restaurant Den Brugwachter / Factory Maltha
Luikersteenweg 283, 3920 Lommel Belgium
Organiser
Sustainable Technology
Name and contact details for information
André Dijkmans, telephone 06-20249738