One of the many virtues of glass is that the material is theoretically "infinitely recyclable". Taking our bottles and jars to the glass banks is a way we can
ALL make a positive contribution to the environment. It also takes less energy to recycle glass than to melt down the original raw materials.
Five Reasons to Recycle Glass
Five great reasons why we should all recycle our bottles and jars.
WRAP study reveals recycling collection costs - The report looks at good practice in recycling services and models the relative costs and performance of these. For sight of the conclusions revealed in the press release please click on this link.
Glass Sustainability Report
- outlines the current state of glass recycling, the achievements of the industry to date and the significant challenges ahead.
LCA Report Investigates Environmental Benefit of Recycling Glass
The lifecycle analysis project, undertaken by leading environmental consultancy Enviros, considers all aspects of the recycling process such as collection, transport, treatment and manufacture. The report looks into a range of the current uses for recycled glass: container manufacture, export, shot blast abrasive, water filtration, fluxing agent in brick manufacture, fibre glass and aggregates. The report converts the various environmental benefits into equivalent carbon dioxide (CO2) and shows how much saving each delivers.
The report concludes that closed-loop recycling of bottles and jars by the container industry, overwhelmingly delivers the best environmental benefit - even where glass is exported to other European container manufacturers.
The Background - Packaging Waste Legislation
This background information is intended to be read alongside the British Glass Position Paper on Packaging and Packaging Waste.
Recycling Near You
Find out where to recycle near you - type your postcode in the unique recycling bank locator, updated by over 450 local authorities, by following the above link.
What Not to Recycle
Items that shouldn't be taken to the recycling points.
The Challenge Ahead
The future of glass recycling.
Keeping Your Public in the Loop
British Glass and its member companies work continuously to improve public awareness of recycling.
Getting a Balance
Colour imbalance has always created a challenge for glass recycling in the UK.
Amazing Facts
Amazing Facts about glass and glass recycling
Glass Recycling Code
The Glass Recycling Code is a 10 point best practice guide on how to best recycle glass.
The Recycling Cycle
What happens to bottles and jars when you recycle them.
