1 December 2025

Register now! Episode 16 of 90 Minutes to Close the Loop

The episode will address the impact of ceramics on closed loop recycling of glass packaging, and discuss an implementation campaign on European level to address the issue with the hospitality sector. The episode will notably feature the premiere of the Close the Glass Loop video “The Sound of Glass”, raising awareness on the importance of separating glass and ceramics at the point of collection. 🍾

 

 

EVENT AGENDA

29 JANUARY 2026 – ONLINE – 14:00 – 15:30 (CET)

 

14:00 – 14:10 

Introduction by the moderator, Jean-Paul Judson, NOWMORE

General introduction and highlights on the importance of the HORECA sector for glass recycling.

14:10 – 14:20
The hospitality sector’s vision on sustainability and practices, Marine Thizon, Senior Public Affairs Manager, HOTREC

 

14:20 – 14:25
🔹Video premiere – “the sound of glass”🔹

 

14:25 – 14:35
Perspective from the hospitality sector in the UK, Jack Quick, Policy Manager, UKHospitality

14:35 – 14:50
The risk of ceramics in glass packaging manufacturing, Hans Hilkes, Senior Quality Manager Glass Raw Materials, Ardagh Group

14:50 – 15:05
The problems caused by ceramics in glass sorting, Danny Timmers, Business Development and Technology Manager, Maltha Glass Recycling Group

15:05 – 15:25
Q&A and short discussion with Hans Hilkes and Danny Timmers

15:25 – 15:30
Conclusion