Sustainability

The world is undergoing a profound process of change. It is important to steer this process in the sense of sustainable development. Economic, ecological and social action must be aligned with the guiding principle of responsibility.

Enjoy sustainably

‘Engineered’ not just built

Swinging with glass

Creative researchers at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands have developed a glass swing using glass rods as the construction material.

Perfect place for algae and biorefining

A collaboration of three companies advances sustainable algae facilities in Portugal.

Sustainable aquaculture

Fish not only tastes great but is also good for you. It provides the body with important nutrients such as protein, vitamins and minerals. The omega-3 fatty acids in oily fish are good for the heart, brain and immune system.

Productive start for algae

Algae harvesting kicks off!

In the Austrian spring sun, green algae have been thriving for two months – and are yielding initial returns.

Technology meets aesthetics

Researchers on the TU Delft campus have built a bridge out of glass tubes from SCHOTT.

Generating energy naturally

The latest work by artist Andreas Greiner is a photobiorector made of glass tubes.

As clear as water

Water is a scarce resource. And the technologies to clean water in a sustainable way and to reduce users’ footprint are extremely important. Tiny algae are the ones to provide a really environmentally-friendly solution.

More about the Megatrends

Health is in the foreground for many people and it shapes the most diverse areas of life. The term stands for physical, mental and social well-being with a lifestyle of personal fulfilment and prevention. As life expectancy increases worldwide and the connection to the digital world continues, health-conscious consumers are making new demands.

Our world is more connected than ever before. All-new devices like wearables find their way into everyday life, while cars mutate into rolling computer systems. Whether as a cover for smartphone displays, substrate for 5G antenna technology, or even as a core element of unprecedented device designs: specialty glass is an essential component of the digital world. Not always visible, but always there.

The increasing population makes available space a limited good in growing global metropolitan regions. Whether usable living space for more and more people, stable mobile radio networks and frequency spaces for increasing networking, or usable street space for mobility solutions: Urbanization brings with it compellingly necessary changes that often only become possible with the help of specialty glass.

The 21st century is characterized by a growing need for new mobility concepts due to individualization, connectivity, urbanization and neo-ecology requirements. Technical innovations and changing needs are becoming the driving force. This trend is characterized by the acronym ACES: autonomous, connected, electrical and shared. We are experiencing an evolution: the beginning of a new, multimobile ecosystem.

Technical progress allows the distribution and exchange of digital information and data which enables the expansion and availability of knowledge worldwide. Countries and companies are competing for the best in inventions, innovations and patents. To generate the necessary scientific knowledge or to develop the newest technologies, sophisticated materials are a must. They enable what´s requested: enlarging human horizons.

Change is afoot in the world’s energy industry. Alternative energy sources, soaring demand in emerging markets and a growing digitalization are just some of the elements disrupting the status quo. To keep the world’s lights on, humanity will need to find smart solutions to make energy supply cleaner, renewable and more efficient at the same time.