Ohio DNR Releases Glass Recycling Study
According to a study commissioned by the Ohio Division of Recycling & Litter Prevention and conducted by DSM Environmental, Ohio manufacturers currently use about 110,000 tons of recycled glass annually from Ohio and surrounding states, yet their need is greater—roughly 275,000 - 295,000 tons/year. Ohio has five manufacturing facilities for container glass, fiberglass, and reflective coatings, as well as four glass processing facilities to supply the manufacturing plants.
The study results indicate that Ohio has a huge capacity for glass recovery. Roughly 90% of all glass containers consumed in Ohio are disposed of in landfills as opposed to recycled. Study results showed that combining expanded curbside (68,000 new tons glass) and drop‐off programs (14,400 tons) with recycling for bars and restaurants (53,000 new tons) could eventually meet roughly 73% to 82% of future demand. Deposit legislation for glass bottles could recover an estimated 239,000 tons of glass. The study also looks at costs and estimated participation rates. Download the study
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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.
