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About GPI
About GPI
Founded in 1919 as the Glass Container Association of America, GPI is the trade association representing the North American glass container industry.
Learn About Glass
Learn About Glass
In a world of toxic threats, learn why glass is the responsible choice to help protect your health and the environment for generations that follow.
Recycling
Recycling
The life-cycle of glass—from natural raw materials, to manufacturing, through closed loop recycling—sets the environmental standard for packaging.
Glass Resource Locator
Glass Resource Locator
View a map of manufacturers, cullet processors and recycling locations to find out information by geographic area.
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Industry Resources
Industry Resources
View our industry resources including the GCMI Flexo Color Guide, finish drawings, branding information and packaging guidelines.
Advocacy
Advocacy
Through the Glass Packaging Institute, glass container manufacturers speak with one voice to advocate industry standards.

Glass Bottles are 100% Recyclable

...over and over again. Learn more about the environmental benefits of glass.

GPI Members

Join us for our Annual Meeting in Sonoma, CA, November 3-5, 2013

Glass is the optimal

packaging choice...

to safely preserve the integrity of foods and beverages. Learn more about the health advantages of glass packaging.

Glass Products Showcase

2013 Clear Choice Award Submissions Now Being Accepted through August 2, 2013.

GPI Member Spotlight

Owens-Illinois, Inc. is the world's largest glass container manufacturer and preferred partner for many of the world's leading food and beverage brands. O-I delivers safe, sustainable, pure, iconic, brand-building glass packaging to a growing global marketplace. O-I's Glass Is Life(TM) movement promotes the widespread benefits of glass packaging in key markets around the globe.

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Watch how recycled content and raw materials form bottles and jars for the leading food and beverage companies.

Industry Resources

View our industry resources including the GCMI Flexo Color Guide, finish drawings, branding information and packaging guidelines.

Glass Resource Locator

View a map of manufacturers, cullet processors and recycling locations to find out information by geographic area.

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Through GPI, glass container manufacturers speak with one voice to advocate industry standards, promote sound environmental and recycling policies, and educate packaging professionals. Learn More ».