Round Up the Collection Bins—September is Recycle Glass Month
September is Recycle Glass Month 2011, so it’s not too soon to start planning a glass recycling event or activity to celebrate. Recycle Glass Month is the glass packaging industry’s initiative to encourage more glass recycling to help meet its goal of using 50% recycled content in the manufacture of new jars and bottles by the end of 2013.
To share your stories and photos of Recycle Glass Month activities and glass recycling successes, the Glass Packaging Institute has launched the effort’s own Facebook page. Post early and often. Or, just “like” us and share with your friends. The Facebook page also serves as a clearinghouse for resources and information to make the most of the month.
To show your support for glass recycling, GPI is offering promotional items, including T-Shirts, stickers, and buttons. Order them now at Café Press. The online shop features promotional items for both Recycle Glass Month 2011 and GPI’s “Ask For Glass” campaign.
During Recycle Glass Month GPI will announce the 2011 Clear Choice Awards winners, who will be featured at PACK EXPO 2011 in Las Vegas September 26-28. GPI will also recognize its Friends of Glass, those organizations or persons that recycle glass or promote the glass recycling as a way to better the environment. Look for more Recycle Glass Months details in op-eds, radio media tours, and press releases.
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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.
