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25 February 2022

Biofuel trial by Pilkington marks world-first towards decarbonisation

Posted on 25th February 202224th February 2022 by Max Banner

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has become the world’s first flat glass manufacturer to fire its furnace on 100% biofuel, as part of an industry trial to find sustainable alternatives to natural gas.

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