Make 2011 Your Greenest Year Yet!
We know that you will be going to the gym, eating healthier and taking your reusable shopping bag to the grocery store, but here are 5 ways to make your new year’s resolution a little more…clear.
1. Buy In Glass
When you buy in glass, you don’t have to worry about an aftertaste. Did you know that a glass container could go from a recycling bin to a store shelf in just 30 days? When you’re buying in glass, odds are it will come back to you.
2. Recycle Your Glass
We don’t need to remind you that glass is 100% and endlessly recyclable so make sure you are doing your part. If your neighborhood doesn’t collect glass, find the nearest drop-off center.
3. Reuse Your Glass
Sometimes it’s hard to toss your favorite wine bottle in the recycling bin, here are 43 ways to reuse your glass jars and bottles at home
4. Ditch The Plastic Water Bottles
There are plenty of eco-friendly alternatives out there. Invest in a reusable glass water bottle. Here are a few of our favorites:
5. Get The Community Involved
Tell your friends to join you in reducing your carbon footprint and start a recycling program in your office. Is your neighborhood bar recycling? Find out! Here’s a simple kit to help get them started.
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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.
