More than a goal

Sustainability

Our solar panels generate 152,000 watts or 152 kilowatts to power our kilns.

Sustainability in Action

Endlessly inspired by nature, Annie Morhauser became dedicated to environmental responsibility long before “green”  became a trend. She participated in the first Earth Day as a teenager in 1970, and eco-sourcing, recycling, reusing and zero-waste goals have been standards for this atelier-turned-production-studio since opening in 1983. 

At Annieglass, we’ve always created with permanence and beauty in mind. Adding solar to our factory is a natural extension of that philosophy — preserving our craft, protecting our environment, and sustaining our team for the future.

Annieglass Goes Solar

Annieglass, a Watsonville-based woman and family-owned glassware business, received a grant from Department of Energy in 2022. High energy-using small manufacturers were chosen to convert to renewables in the first round of funding with emphasis on women and minority owned businesses.

The 16,000 square foot rooftop solar installation is generating an average of 152 kilowatts or 152,000 watts which is equal to what a neighborhood of 29 homes could generate. The solar panels will reduce electricity costs by 50%

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Elements Upcycling in Action

Whenever possible, scrap glass is remelted into the Elements collection of trivets and trays. The watery green color and ghostlike effect of the many melted pieces of glass fusing together has made this collection a favorite of all generations. Annie’s creative approach to reuse is so unique that it is awaiting a design patent. By reusing scrap glass, the studio is able to  avoid using landfills 

Annie and her team of artisans have re-invigorated the ancient art of glassmaking utilizing the latest in technology and materials. Waterjet cutting permits formerly impossible shapes to be cut out of thick blocks of glass. Old world painting skills and the fingerprints of the artisans personalize each mold.

Biodegradable Packing

Earth-friendly, biodegradable packing materials made of sorghum and potato starch deliver the final luxury product to customers. Traditional loose filling peanuts are made from Styrofoam. After disposal, they can end up in a landfill or floating around the ocean for many, many years - experts guess around 400 yrs. Currently our oceans carry about 578,000 tons of plastic, here are somefacts about oceanic plastic pollutions.BTW, they safe enough to eat - just not very tasty.

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