Like most people, I always assumed glass was the ultimate sustainable material, often viewing it as the eco-friendly winner over plastic. However, my research revealed a hidden reality that glass production actually creates massive emissions. I used to think it was naturally better for the planet, but I soon learned that many people assume glass is automatically sustainable when it actually carries a heavy carbon footprint that begins at the raw source and continues across its entire lifecycle. I launched Rethink Glass to investigate if breakthroughs like LionGlass can truly minimize these heavy environmental costs. My mission is to apply rigorous science to uncover smarter, cleaner ways to manufacture the essential materials we rely on everyday.