Bar/Restaurant Recycling
To expand sources for high-quality cullet, glass manufacturers are encouraging glass bottle recycling in commercial settings, including bars, restaurants, wineries, and hotels.
Resources for Bar/Restaurant Recycling
Programs are growing in several states:
- North Carolina - A law requiring bars and restaurants to recycle is proving effective at recovering bottles and cans.
- Colorado - Strong markets for glass are encouraging bar/restaurant recycling across the state.
- California - In addition to bars and restaurants, collection at wineries, breweries, and special events is boosting recycling of all types of glass bottles.
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Use our Carbon Calculator to find out how much energy you can save by recycling your glass containers.
About the institute
The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is the trade association representing the North American glass container industry. Through GPI, glass container manufacturers speak with one voice to advocate industry standards, promote sound environmental policies and educate packaging professionals. GPI member companies manufacture glass containers for food, beverage, cosmetic and many other products. GPI also has associate members that represent a broad range of suppliers and closure manufacturers.
