Glass Sustainability

Low Impact Studio

We are currently developing the skills and design style to shape our studio into a sustainable, circular model—a space that shows what can be made from what’s often discarded or overlooked.
Recycling and upcycling glass has always been part of our story at Hanscomb Glass, but we’re ready to take it to the next level in 2025 and are looking forward to sharing this journey with you! ♻️

Upcycled Glass Collection

At our place nothing goes to waste. Our Upcycled Collection gives new life to old bottled, leftover and scrap glass, transforming it into one-of-a-kind pieces that are vibrant, functional, and full of character. Each item is a small celebration of craftsmanship, and conscious making.

Bullfrog Power

Hanscomb Glass is officially bullfrogpowered! This means that we’re taking a big step to reduce the carbon emissions footprint of our business by choosing green electricity from Bullfrog Power, a Spark Power company. Although we are a small company we recognize the importance of addressing our environmental impact and are so happy to be using 100% renewable energy for some/all of our studio operations!  The green energy we purchase not only reduces our environmental impact, it also supports the development of new community-based renewable energy projects across Canada, and helps lead the way to a renewably powered future. 

Hanscomb Glass Studio was established in 1983 and has since emerged as specialised craft, boasting quality and individualism.  The studio is a cornerstone in Elora, Ontario, where it spans 1500 square feet, and is equipped with 4 kilns, a flameworking and a sand blasting station.

It’s really what you would imagine a creative space to look like- thronged with ideas, tools and machinery, cartoons and prototypes dispersed over surfaces, the in-betweens filled with mediums of all sorts.

All of our work is created in the studio- from our store collection of glassware, portals and ornaments to conceptualising ideas for bigger pieces. It’s truly an authentic workspace at its finest. 

Our work area is tucked just behind the store and our clients are welcomed to take a peek and get inspired by our creative space during custom work and commission consultations.

We’re true masters of the craft.

About Us

Our Sustainability Commitment

At Hanscomb Glass Studio, we are dedicated to minimizing our environmental impact by repurposing leftover and scrap glass into unique, handcrafted pieces. Our Upcycled Collection includes everything from glass packaging like bottles to discarded shower stalls and broken wine glasses. By giving these materials new life, we reduce waste and celebrate the creative potential of what might otherwise be thrown away. Our ever-evolving sustainability efforts are rooted in craftsmanship, circular thinking, and care for the planet.

More about Glass Sustainability Coming Soon

We’re working on a full page dedicated to our glass sustainability practices, upcycling projects, and partnerships. Check back soon to learn more about how we’re reducing waste and reimagining glass with purpose.