MAKING GLASS RECYCLING WORK
The Glass Recycling Coalition is a mission-centric, impactful organization fostering collaboration across the glass recycling value chain. We are dedicated to breaking down barriers in order to keep glass in the recycling stream, meet and grow end-market demand and build awareness of the benefits of glass recycling.
Promoting best practices in glass recycling
Strengthening glass markets and the value chain
Providing solutions-oriented resources for local and state governments
Collaborating to build a strong foundation for the success of glass recycling in the future
Partnering with Glass Champions to seek solutions that increase glass recycling
2020 Glass Recycling Survey
Call for responses from municipal recycling program managers, glass industry and MRFs
The Glass Recycling Coalition builds local Glass Champions to solve glass recycling challenges in their communities.
Glass is endlessly recyclable.
2.4 MILLION
tons of recycled glass are used annually to make new bottles and jars
33%
of new glass containers contain recycled glass, on average
60%
of recycled glass is used for new containers or insulation