Advancing Sustainability in the Glass Industry: HVG-DGG's Innovations at glasstec 2022
Key Ideas
- HVG-DGG, along with other institutions, will showcase projects focusing on sustainable practices and technological advancements in the glass industry at glasstec 2022.
- Key projects include MaxScherben for enhancing recycling rates, H2-Glas for investigating hydrogen admixture, and Glas-CO2 for utilizing CO2 from the melting process.
- The joint efforts aim to analyze infrastructure needs for green hydrogen use, develop potential analyses for CO2 reduction, and promote knowledge transfer across industries.
- Dr. Thomas Jüngling emphasized the importance of showcasing research efforts, networking with industry leaders, and reinforcing commitment to sustainability and innovation.
HVG-DGG, in collaboration with other organizations, will present projects at the upcoming glasstec trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. These projects aim to advance the glass industry through sustainable practices and technological innovations. Some key initiatives include MaxScherben for better recycling, H2-Glas for exploring hydrogen use, and Glas-CO2 for producing synthetic fuels from CO2. The TransHyDE-Sys project will analyze infrastructure needs for green hydrogen, while ReInvent focuses on sector-specific CO2 reduction analyses. Dr. Thomas Jüngling highlighted the importance of showcasing these efforts at glasstec to promote innovation and eco-responsibility. The joint stand will feature contributions from various research institutes, colleges, and universities, emphasizing Germany's research capabilities and the industry's collective drive towards sustainability.