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The UK glass industry, with a 5,000-year legacy, is evolving to tackle modern sustainability challenges, particularly decarbonisation. As one of the most energy-intensive manufacturing sectors, it consumes around six terawatt-hours of natural gas and one terawatt-hour of electricity each year.

Recent technological advancements, especially the implementation of electric and hybrid furnaces, offer promising solutions to significantly reduce carbon emissions in container glass production. This transformation is crucial for aligning with global sustainability goals and reshaping the industry's future.