Welcome to the Glass Age

25 Dedicated issues of international journals will be published and exhibitions are planned in museums, public and private glass collections. Educational materials are being prepared for universal dissemination. For example, the Spanish Research Council, CSIC, is committed to publishing this celebratory book and organizing exhibitions on: a) IYOG objectives and b) creating a Circular Economy based on recycling and glass containers. There will be a re-edition of Glass Houses and a Glass and architecture exhibition focused on sustainability. The preparation of a Circular Economy exhibition was designed with the participation of ANFEVI and ECOVIDRIO and the support of FEVE. English and Spanish versions of exhibition materials will be offered to all supporting countries with translation into local languages a possibility. Another important task has been fundraising, particularly to finance the opening event in Geneva. At the time of writing, individuals and organizations can contribute directly through the IYOG web site but there are also numerous sponsorship opportunities for the formal Open Ceremony in Geneva, designed to kick-start the whole journey. References [1] L iu , C. & H eo , J. (2015): “Band Gap and Diameter Modulation of Quantum Dots in Glasses”, International Journal of Applied Glass Science , 6 (4). Summary IYOG2022 is a dream come true, one we scarcely dared to anticipate. We are moved by the possibilities, prepared for challenges ahead and limited only by our imaginations. The application to the UN was based on the UN 2030 humanitarian and sustainability aspirations. This book goes on to examine each of the goals considered in the original application and looks in greater depth at what glassy products can contribute.