{"id":5776,"date":"2026-05-20T07:57:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T06:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sgd-pharma.com\/were-convinced-that-glass-packaging-can-be-beautiful-functional-and-more\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T07:57:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T06:57:46","slug":"were-convinced-that-glass-packaging-can-be-beautiful-functional-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sgd-pharma.com\/en\/were-convinced-that-glass-packaging-can-be-beautiful-functional-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"We\u2019re convinced that glass packaging can be beautiful, functional and more sustainable."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"trait-block max-w-3xl mx-auto px-4 mt-10 mb-3\">\n  <svg class=\"w-7 h-auto text-blue\" viewBox=\"0 0 28 7\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n  <path d=\"M27.4629 0C27.4629 3.75941 24.4153 6.80702 20.6559 6.80702L0.000976265 6.80702C0.000976429 3.04761 3.04858 -1.06718e-06 6.808 -9.02854e-07L27.4629 0Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"pt-28 md:pt-32 pb-0 \">\n      <div class=\"container hidden md:block pb-8 md:pb-16\">\n      <nav class=\"breadcrumb uppercase [&#038;_a]:text-blue text-xs font-medium \" class=\"[&#038;_span]:flex [&#038;_span]:items-center\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n    <div id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgd-pharma.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n  <\/nav>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"container max-w-4xl text-center md:mt-15\">\n          <span class=\"inline-block text-xs font-medium tracking-[0.25em] uppercase text-blackbody mb-2.5\">20 MAY 2026<\/span>\n    \n          <h1 class=\"text-[26px] leading-snug text-blackbody [&amp;_strong]:text-blue [&#038;_strong]:font-bold\">\n        We\u2019re convinced that glass packaging can be beautiful, functional and more sustainable.\n      <\/h1>\n    \n    \n  <\/div>\n\n      \n    <div class=\"mt-12 w-full overflow-hidden h-62 md:h-auto md:aspect-[1400\/526]\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sgd-pharma.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pdf_page_6a1573b1b6d86.avif\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sgd-pharma.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pdf_page_6a1573b1b6d86.avif 2048w, https:\/\/www.sgd-pharma.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pdf_page_6a1573b1b6d86-240x300.avif 240w, https:\/\/www.sgd-pharma.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pdf_page_6a1573b1b6d86-819x1024.avif 819w, https:\/\/www.sgd-pharma.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pdf_page_6a1573b1b6d86-768x960.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.sgd-pharma.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pdf_page_6a1573b1b6d86-1229x1536.avif 1229w, https:\/\/www.sgd-pharma.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pdf_page_6a1573b1b6d86-1638x2048.avif 1638w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n  \n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re convinced that glass packaging can be beautiful, functional and more sustainable. <br> <br> At SGD Pharma, the 3R principles, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle are at the heart of our innovation process. Three recent product developments illustrate this approach: <br> <br> \u2696\ufe0f Reduce: Our innovative NOVA lightweight glass bottles have an optimized design that maintains material strength while using less material, reducing CO2 emissions by 20% compared to standard bottles. <br> <br> \ud83d\udd01 Reuse: Our ECLIPSE patented design of refillable glass packaging for cosmetics provides an easy-to-use solution for brands to actively engage their customers in the circular economy and optimize their refill experience. <br> <br> \u267b\ufe0f Recycle: Our Zhanjiang plant is the first glass manufacturer in China certified to produce with ISO 14021-compliant post-consumer recycled (PCR) glass with 20%-30% PCR content. This initiative decreases the use of virgin raw materials and lowers carbon emissions by reducing energy consumption during the melting process. PCR bottles maintain the same aesthetic quality, functionality and safety as conventional bottles, while offering a more sustainable packaging option for our clients. <br> <br> Working closely with customers to integrate circular economy principles into our product designs, we\u2019re clearly demonstrating that sustainable glass packaging isn\u2019t a compromise, it\u2019s leadership. <br><br>GlassPackaging CircularEconomy SustainableInnovation 3R<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re convinced that glass packaging can be beautiful, functional and more sustainable. 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