Recycle Glass Week brings together bars, restaurants, glass container manufacturers, suppliers, and community recyclers to build awareness and boost glass bottle recycling. Glass bottle recycling is not only good for the environment, but is also seen to have positive impact on driving customers to an establishment. Below is more information and ways to get involved in the glass recycling effort.

Glass Recycling Facts

  • Glass bottles and jars are 100% recyclable and can be recycled endlessly without any loss in purity or quality.
  • A glass container can go from a recycling bin to a store shelf in as little as 30 days.
  • Recycling just one glass bottle saves enough energy to light a 100-watt light bulb for four hours or power a computer or television for 30 minutes.

Why Are Restaurants Recycling Glass Bottles?

  • Recycling at restaurants is standard best practice. 65% of restaurant operators have recycling programs in place, according to o a 2011 National Restaurant Association survey.Glass bottles and jars are 100% recyclable and can be recycled endlessly without any loss in purity or quality.
  • Consumers choose restaurants that recycle. The same survey found 60% of consumers prefer to patronize restaurants that recycle, and 51% indicate that they are willing to pay more at restaurants that recycle.
  • Most recycling programs are cost neutral. A 2011 in-depth survey of ten restaurant and hotel glass recycling programs found that participation proved cost neutral, on average, for businesses. Learn More

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