Glass 'lightweighting': what is it, and what are the considerations?
Mark Gaskin, Aegg's Product Development Manager for glass packaging gives the lowdown...
Lightweighting is a term that has been around in the glass industry for a long time, but now, with the introduction of pEPR (packaging extended producer responsibility), the pressure to reduce weight has increased.
In this article, we discuss ways to reduce the weight of the packaging without impacting on its performance; rules of thumb for lightweighting; the compromises involved with lightweighting; considerations before choosing lightweighting
https://www.aegg.co.uk/blog/glass-lightweighting
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