SERDC Unveils Interactive Map of Manufacturer Demand for Recycled Materials
The Southeast Recycling Development Council has concluded a two-year study documenting the heavy regional presence of manufacturers that depend on post-consumer recycled glass, plastic, paper, aluminum, and steel to make consumer and industrial products.
According to the study, more than 206 key industrial facilities across the Southeast depend on recycled feedstocks that flow from community and commercial recycling efforts. These companies collectively employ more than 47,525 persons and see a sales volume exceeding $29.4 billion per year. This includes 16 glass container and other manufacturers that use recycled glass for new glass bottles and other products. Check out the interactive database
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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.
