Why are more recycled glass bottles and jars needed?
A. Because glass manufacturers require high-quality recycled container glass to meet market demands for new glass containers. Cullet is always part of the recipe for glass, and the more that is used, the greater reduction in energy used for the furnace. This lowers manufacturing costs—and benefits the environment. And in 2008, glass container manufacturers set a goal to achieve 50% recycled content in the manufacture of new glass bottles by 2013. A lot more recycled glass bottles and jars are needed to reach this goal. Using 50% recycled glass to make new glass containers would save enough energy to power 21,978 homes for one year and remove 181,550 tons of waste from landfills every month.
