IYOG Glass Age book available online

Published 16th March, 2022 by Jess Mills

IYOG Chair Alicia Durán and Professor Emeritus John Parker oversaw the book's production.

A book celebrating the creation of the International Year of Glass (IYOG) is now available to read online.

The 230-page book, titled ‘Welcome to the Glass Age’, examines how the International Year of Glass came to be as well as the history of glass and its future applications.

The book investigates the people behind the initial concept of IYOG and the application process, as well as the political steps and value of contacts within the United Nations.

There are 13 chapters written by 18 glass pioneers and leaders, which delve into industry topics that align with UN aspirations. These include: healthcare, education, clean energy, sustainable glass production and carbon reduction, as well as gender equality and diversity in the glass world.

To view or download the book, please click here.

Jess Mills

Glass International Deputy Editor

Jess is the Deputy Editor of Glass International magazine. She has been training in creative and professional writing since 2017, earning her degree in 2020. Prior to joining Quartz Business Media, Jess worked as a freelance writer for a variety of companies and publications.