U.S. EPA Report Highlights Climate Change Benefits of Recycling
A U.S. EPA study released in September finds that 42% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions come from the goods we produce, consumer, and throw away. And, in 2006, recycling resulted in the avoidance of nearly 183 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gas emissions.
According to the report, materials as well as land management directly and indirectly impacts 58% to 62% of greenhouse gas emissions. As a result, the U.S. EPA report suggests that there are large reduction opportunities through source reduction and recycling.
For example, an increase in the 2006 MSW recycling and composting rate—currently 32.5%—to 50% would lead to the avoidance of 70 to 80 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gas emissions. And, reducing product packaging by half could cut as much as 105 million tons of CO2 equivalents per year. Get the full report
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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.
