GPI Recognizes Seven “Friends of Glass” for Recycling Achievements

Honorees include Earth911.com, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., and the City of Ft. Collins, Colorado

As part of Recycle Glass Week, GPI recognized seven “Friends of Glass” in five categories, presenting them with an award (photo below) made from 100% recycled glass bottles.

The 2009 “Friends of Glass” honorees include Earth911.com (website); the Hyatt Regency Atlanta (hospitality industry);Friends of Glass the City of Ft. Collins, Colorado Natural Resource Department (community); Representative Jay Inslee (legislator); and “Best Friends of Glass,” including Sierra Nevada Brewing Company; McIlhenny Company, makers of TABASCO® Brand Products; and Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc.

“The glass container industry thanks our 2009 ‘Friends of Glass’ for their work on behalf of glass container recycling and encourages other communities and organizations to follow their lead,” says Joseph Cattaneo, GPI president. Find out more on what these “Friends of Glass” are doing to boost glass bottle recycling

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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.