Glass
Clearly a Great Recyclable
Glass containers are 100% recyclable. Recycling "closes the loop," turning the glass containers you recycle into new bottles and jars.
The Good News
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Glass can be recycled and reused over and over again.
- Recycling glass saves landfill space.
- Recycled glass uses 40% less energy than manufacturing from scratch.
- Recycling glass reduces air pollution by 20% and water pollution by 50%.
How Can You Help?
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Recycle glass products (except for light bulbs, dishes, window glass).
- Sort your glass by color: clear, green, brown.
- Buy recycled glass products ('G' logo on some products:
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