Glass With 50% Less Embodied Carbon Launches by Pilkington UK
Pilkington United Kingdom, part of the NSG Group, has pioneered a new glass range with 50% less embodied carbon when compared to standard float glass ‒ representing the lowest carbon product of its kind on the market. The manufacturer has introduced Mirai as four in five (79%) architects say clients are more concerned about the embodied carbon of building products than they were five years ago, according to a new study by the glassmaker.
Pilkington Mirai, meaning 'future' in Japanese, can be offered as a low carbon alternative to regular float glass with no difference in performance, quality or aesthetic appearance. It has been pioneered using a combination of alternative fuel, high recycled glass content and green electricity sources. The glass is available in various thicknesses, for uncoated and coated specifications, as well as having the ability to be laminated. It’s Environmental Product Declaration provides building designers with greater transparency over the carbon lifecycle of building materials.
Kristian Chalmers, Global Strategic Commercial Manager at the NSG Group, said: “The launch of Pilkington Mirai represents the beginning of an exciting journey. The new range will be instrumental in providing architects with the solutions they need for reducing the carbon intensity of their projects. We aim to expand our offering through further collaboration and technological advancements in the near future on our journey towards achieving carbon neutrality.”
