As a leading producer of glass packaging for cosmetic products, Gerresheimer is committed to driving sustainability in the sector. The company has been successfully producing glass with a high proportion of post-consumer recycled material for over 10 years in Momignies, Belgium and from 2020, it will also start producing glass with a higher proportion of recycled glass at the Tettau site in Germany.

As part of its commitment to the circular economy, Gerresheimer has worked hard to reduce the proportion of raw materials used in its clear glass to just 45% of the mix. The glass composition has been audited and certified by Belgian company RDC environment, who also completed a full life cycle assessment of Gerresheimer’s recycled glass. This LCA was then reviewed by Quantis, expert in sustainability for cosmetics packaging. They also meet the requirements of EU legislation and the recently established Spice Initiative.