GCA Hosted Its Second Webinar

The discussion revolved around the contribution of glass packaging to sustainability 

GCA, a leading player in the glass packaging industry in Türkiye, recently hosted a webinar called "Packaging Glassified" on May 30, 2024. The sustainability of glass packaging was discussed with the participation of GCA Quality Manager Merve Çıkrıkçı, GCA Occupational Safety and Environment Manager Emre Avcı, ITU (Istanbul Technical University) Faculty Member and io Çevre ⁠Danışmanlık Co-Founder Prof. Dr. Erdem Görgün, and Mey-Diageo Technical and Innovation Manager Zeynep Kayaaltı.  

GCA recently hosted a new webinar on Thursday, May 30th, where it showcased its cutting-edge product range in the glass packaging industry and connected with its valued customers through forward-thinking technologies. During the webinar, the speakers delved into the topic of glass packaging and its role in promoting sustainability. They provided a comprehensive overview of sustainability principles in the supply process and highlighted the numerous advantages of using glass packaging.  

“We will reinforce the role of glass packaging together” 

Commenting on the webinar, GCA General Manager Dr. Abdullah Gayret stated, "Our recent webinar highlighted the significance of glass packaging and underscored the need for innovative approaches and sustainability principles in the industry. At GCA, we strongly believe in the power of glass packaging to shape the future. By providing innovative products in this field, we not only meet the needs of our customers but also prioritize environmental sustainability. Our company is dedicated to spearheading advancements in our industry and striving towards a sustainable future. On the occasion of this webinar, we thoroughly explored the benefits and positive impact of glass packaging in terms of sustainability. We are confident that our efforts will contribute to the promotion of glass packaging, creating a healthier and more sustainable world for future generations."  

“We are working on initiatives to minimize our environmental impact in production” 

Gayret noted, "At GCA, we actively participate in various non-governmental organizations that promote recycling in the food and beverage as well as packaging sectors. We are committed to supporting efforts to increase environmental awareness among all producers. We are working to establish a sustainable recovery system that will allow industry, local governments, and consumers to recover packaging waste on an economic and regular basis. In this context, while producing glass, which is a material that can be recycled 100% and infinitely, in accordance with global standards, we are developing projects to reduce our manufacturing footprint. At GCA, we are proud to be pioneers in sustainability and environmental awareness." 

 

14.06.2024