Founded in 1919 as the Glass Container Association of America, the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is the trade association representing the North American glass container industry.
On behalf of glass container manufacturers and their supply chain partners, GPI promotes glass as the optimal packaging choice, advances environmental and recycling policies, advocates industry standards, and educates packaging professionals by:
engaging with policymakers and a range of stakeholders on local, state and federal policies to increase the quality and quantity of recycled glass in new container production and advance the sustainability of glass containers in North America.
working with regulators to ensure a level playing field for our domestic raw material supply companies, with a focus on efficient transportation and broad-based sourcing opportunities.
working with Member companies to grow and expand end markets for glass bottles and jars as well as advancing innovation in the value chain for glass containers.
working with Member companies to ensure energy policy, air emissions and other manufacturing requirements recognize the energy-intensive-trade-exposed (EITE) nature of the industry.
taking a leadership role in the Glass Recycling Coalition, a multi-industry stakeholder organization that educates the public about glass recycling and promotes standards for waste management glass practices, and the Glass Recycling Foundation, a 501c3 charitable organization that provides grants and support to local and regional glass recycling projects.
GPI Member Companies
GPI members consist of companies that make up the vast majority of North America's leading glass container manufacturing companies including Ardagh Glass, Arglass Yamamura, O-I Glass, Gallo Glass, Anchor Glass Container and Rocky Mountain Bottle.
Global glass manufacturing companies with US distribution networks also among our member companies are Heinz-Glas USA, Saverglass, Stoelzle and Verallia.
In addition, GPI membership includes over 25 supplier companies and growing. Their expertise ranges from equipment and technology to services such as labeling, decoration and corrugated. Other GPI companies are leading providers of raw materials like sand, soda ash, limestone and cullet (recycled glass).
Our Work
GPI works with and on behalf of member companies in three primary areas:
Promotion of glass as a preferred packaging option to brands - supported by marketing, consumer research, awards recognition, and other communications pieces for use by GPI members.
Engagement in federal, state and local policies on a range of packaging and supply chain related issues.
Addressing glass recycling and sustainability issues across the country, including specific projects related to filling glass recycling gaps.
Commitment to a Circular Economy
GPI has developed a bold ten-year plan to raise the U.S. glass recycling rate from the current 31% to 50% by 2030. Beyond the numbers, meeting this glass recycling roadmap is about creating a sustainable future. Recycling glass prevents it from ending up in landfills, preserves natural resources, reduces energy costs, and cuts down on carbon emissions. Learn how leaving no bottle behind can boost the economy and support sustainability, here.
