September is "Recycle Glass Month"

"Recycle Glass Week created buzz across the country that recycling glass bottles and jars has powerful environmental and energy saving benefits".

Glass Packaging Institute

Glass is 100% Recyclable.

 

Every 10% increase in recycled glass =

• 10% decrease in sulfur dioxide (SO2)
• 6% decrease in nitrogen oxide (NOx)
• 17% reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2)
• 2.5% reduction in electricity and natural gas
• 6 degree Celsius reduction in furnace temperature
• 9.5% reduction in raw materials