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Self-cleaning glass

On saleCompany-reported

What happened

Pilkington launched Activ, the world's first self-cleaning glass.

Why it matters

Windows need cleaning less often, since sunlight and rain do much of the work.

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How far from your life

Approved or on sale

Self-cleaning glass is on step 4 of 5. You can get it now, though it may not be common yet.

Source
“In 2001 Pilkington announced the launch of Pilkington Activ™ coated glass, the world's first self-cleaning glass.”Pilkington

Company-reported: the only source so far is the company itself. It still counts on the ladder, and we show the flag until an independent source backs it.

The bigger picture

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