NC Law Boosts Bar/Restaurant Recycling
North Carolina state legislation requiring all Alcohol Beverage Control permit holders to recycling beverage containers starting January 1, 2008 has brought in an additional 33,750 annualized tons of glass bottles, plastic, and cans for recycling. It’s also encouraged the start-up of about a dozen new businesses to collect these recyclables.
The City of Greensboro averages over 25 ton/week of recycled glass bottles. The City collects from about 224 bars and restaurants using 96-gallon wheeled carts for automated collection. In 2008, they collected over 1,300 tons of mixed glass.
Fayetteville, NC also reports an up tick in glass recovery after the ABC law. And it’s increased recycling overall. Watch the news video
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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.
