Glass

Selling, purchasing, and adding value to recycled Glass in the B2B circuit of the circular economy

Waste management in the Glass industry is a significant and complex challenge that many companies face, as it requires finding effective and sustainable solutions. According to 2020 data, the Glass supply chain recycled 79% (2,380 kilotons) of packaging placed on the market, an increase of 1.3% compared to the previous year.

To manage Glass waste in a circular manner, the Sfridoo Marketplace was created to help find the right partner to recover and reuse this waste.

Examples of Glass

  • Fibra di Vetro

    Fiberglass

  • Cristallo al piombo

    Lead crystal

  • Vetro stratificato

    Laminated glass

How it works

  • Step 1

    Free listing

    Enter your waste into Sfridoo® for free and make the most of your production waste by giving it back a value you thought was lost

  • Step 2

    Get offers and support

    Get support and offers according to your needs from the Sfridoo expert team and start selling waste, scrap, by-products and secondary materials

  • Step 3

    Join the network

    Create business agreements and contribute to the networking of circular enterprises that invest in environmental sustainability and industrial symbiosis

Enter the Sfridoo Marketplace

Discover Sfridoo's Marketplace for free, where you can explore a wide range of waste material listings, with the opportunity to buy or sell them among thousands of companies in the network.

Come in

Find answers to your questions

  • What types of glass can I find on the platform?

    The types of Glass you can find on the platform are as follows: transparent glass, colored glass, mixed glass, automotive glass, crystal glass (tableware), lead crystal (jewelry, cut glass), borosilicate (laboratory and kitchen glassware), quartz (laboratory), soda-lime (bottles).

  • How do I enter my glass waste on the platform?

    By clicking on the “Start Now” button, you can begin entering a request or offer for materials, creating your digital inventory of resources or an inventory of requests for the materials you are looking for.

  • What steps do I need to take to register on the platform?

    Registration on the platform is completed in two simple steps.

    First, click on “START NOW” and indicate whether you intend to promote your materials or find materials and make purchase requests.

    Once you have done this, you will be contacted by an expert from the team to discuss the opportunities with Sfridoo in more detail.

  • How is information about Glass handled?

    Thanks to AWS (Amazon Web Service) technologies, Sfridoo carefully and securely manages your data in accordance with the provisions of the European GDPR.

    You can find out more on Sfridoo’s “Privacy Policy” page.

  • If I have multiple locations that produce glass waste, do I need to create multiple profiles?

    From a single profile, you can monitor all locations that produce waste and invite other users authorized by you to operate on Sfridoo.

  • How to make money with Glass?

    In the industrial sector, glass waste can be recovered or disposed of by specialized and authorized companies. Glass waste can be valorized as it is a highly recyclable material. However, prices depend on numerous factors that come into play: quantity of waste, transport, contamination, and mixed matrices.

    Companies specializing in the recovery and management of this type of waste are interested in these materials in order to incorporate them into their production cycle, with a view to promoting the circular economy. Get offers and requests for your company’s waste on Sfridoo, the marketplace for industrial symbiosis. Register for free.

  • How much does a ton of waste Glass cost?

    According to European data, in recent years the cost of recycled glass has sometimes exceeded the cost of new glass, while remaining below €100 per ton. Glass waste can be valorized as it is a highly recyclable material. However, prices depend on numerous factors, including the quantity of waste, transport, contamination, and mixed matrices. On Sfridoo, you can find numerous offers for glass waste, such as waste, by-products, or secondary raw materials. Register for free now to submit a request or an offer.

  • How is Glass disposed of?

    In the industrial sector, in order to recover or dispose of waste glass resulting from company production, it is necessary to contact specialized and authorized waste management companies. On Sfridoo, the average price for glass disposal is around €25 per ton. With Sfridoo, you can also explore all the options for recycling glass waste and find the right specialized companies to reduce disposal costs. Register for free.