Glass Markets Foster Bar/Restaurant Recycling in CO
With two glass manufacturers in the state, Colorado has targeted bar and restaurant recycling in Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, and Boulder.
An award-winning program in Colorado Springs collects over 120 tons/month from more than 60 bars and restaurants.
In Fort Collins, Rob Martin, owner of “Rob’s Bike Courier Service”, hauled over 55 tons in 2008 of glass bottles—on his red Schwinn bike. Watch the news feature.
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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.
