Common Contaminants:
* ceramic cups, plates and pottery
* Clay garden pots
* Laboratory glass
* Crystal and opaque drinking glasses
* Mirrors
* Windshields and window glasses
* Heat-resistant ovenware (for example, Pyrex or Visionware)
* Light bulbs
Other Contaminants:
* Ceramic and wire caps for beer bottles
* Lead collars from wine and champagne bottles
* Stones and dirt
* Metal caps, lids and neck rings
* Drinking glasses
* Hazardous glass containers (for example, acid containers)
related items
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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.
