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Headquartered in Perrysburg, O-I Glass produces glass bottles and jars. Credit: JasminkaM via Shutterstock. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

American manufacturer O-I Glass<\/a> has announced significant sustainability achievements in 2023, conserving more than 24,000 tonnes (t) of glass and 13,000t of carbon dioxide (CO\u2082) through collective lightweighting efforts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

This announcement was part of the company\u2019s 2024 Sustainability Report Update.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The report also revealed that O-I Glass eliminated nearly 35,000t of CO\u2082 emissions through over 100 energy reduction projects.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In 2023, the company reduced scope 1 and 2 emissions by nearly 20% from the 2017 base year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It has achieved this milestone through a comprehensive climate strategy such as sourcing renewable energy, increasing recycled content, improving energy efficiency, and adopting new furnace technologies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

In North America, O-I Glass also established 35 glass packaging collection sites, supporting nine communities\u2019 recycling efforts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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