The glass industry is facing a sustainability challenge. Traditional recycling methods require high temperatures and struggle with different glass compositions, leading to wasted resources. EVERGLASS is tackling this issue head-on with a pioneering approach: using lasers to process glass waste into new materials—without the need for energy-intensive furnaces or moulds.
In our latest interview, project coordinator Rafael Comesaña Piñeiro explains how the EVERGLASS technology works. By precisely melting glass powder with laser beams, the process allows for flexible, efficient recycling of glass types that are usually difficult to repurpose, such as pharmaceutical and borosilicate glass. The ultimate goal? A scalable, eco-friendly system that reduces waste and energy consumption while creating new possibilities for glass manufacturing.
Key takeaways from the interview
- EVERGLASS uses laser technology to recycle glass without traditional melting methods.
- The process can handle glass types that are difficult to recycle with current methods.
- It enables precise, small-scale production without the need for costly moulds.
- The project is progressing towards industrial applications and business readiness.
To learn more about the project, read the full interview published in DirectIndustry e-Magazine below.