Recycling
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
Five great reasons why we should all recycle our bottles and jars.
FIVE_reasons_to_recycle_FINAL.pdfLife Cycle Analysis - Glass Recycling
If recycled glass is used to make new bottles and jars, the energy needed in the furnace is greatly reduced. After accounting for the transport and processing needed, the study showed that 315kg of CO<sub>2</sub> was saved per tonne of recycled glass used.
Life_cycle_analysis.finalpdf.pdfGlass Sustainability Report
The Glass Recycling Report outlines the current state of glass recycling, the achievements of the industry to date and the significant challenges ahead.
Sustainability_Report_2007_0.pdfLCA 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.
Enviros_LCA_0.pdfRecycle More
To find out where to recycle near you - type your postcode in the unique recycling bank locator, updated by over 450 local authorities.
Recycle More was founded in 2000, and offers information on recycling to schools, households and businesses as well as links to other recycling resources.
The site is NGFL (National Grid for Learning) accredited, offering school activities with notes for teachers. It also runs the popular Bin to Win recycling competition for youngsters. Recycle More is a Valpak initiative.
