Welcome to our no-nonsense guides for non-technical people working with glass packaging that focus on sustainability and recycling. These jargon-free guides will help you to make an informed decision about procuring your glass packaging.
Recycled content in glass packaging
Both public opinion and regulatory pressures are driving demand for higher recycled content in packaging. This fact sheet explains the factors that affect the level of recycled content possible, so that it can be maximised where and when appropriate.
Includes: what the recycled content in glass packaging is, the benefits of including this in the glass making process, and how manufacturers can use more recycled content.
Download the Recycled content in the glass packaging guide.
Maximising the recyclability of glass packaging
One of the great things about glass is how straightforward it is to recycle – and it can be recycled indefinitely with no loss of quality. This fact sheet covers the key aspects of the glass recycling process and highlights the small steps that brands and retailers can take to maximise the amount of glass that is returned to be re-melted.
Includes: the circular economy of glass, the different types of glass recycling and ensuring glass packaging is easy to recycle.
Download the Maximising the recyclability of glass packaging guide.
Join our Close the Loop network to join the discussion – www.britglass.org.uk/our-work/recycling/bottles-and-jars
