Glass
Glass can be recycled again and again with no loss to quality or purity. The use of recycled glass saves energy, reduces emissions, and extends the life of glass-manufacturing equipment. Glass manufacturers are requiring more and more high-quality recycled container glass to meet market demands for new glass containers.
Glass recycling is often offered through commercial collection programs and drop-off locations. This helps ensure that the material collected yields high-quality container glass.
impact and uses
Recycled Glass
Glass recycling is essential.
Glass Facts
- An estimated 80% of recovered glass containers are made into new glass containers.
- Furnace-ready recycled glass is also known as cullet.
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The Power of Recycling
Recycled materials are a big part of life. We help make items that you use and depend on every day. From the wiring and plumbing in your home, to the coffee maker that gets your day started. From the roads, bridges, and highways you travel on, to the schools our children learn in – maybe even the laptop or smartphone you’re reading this on. They all likely contain recycled material.
Our Impact
The recycled materials industry provides a renewable, resilient source of raw materials for manufacturing, and we’re constantly growing and evolving to better impact and serve the world around us.
Economic Impact
Recycled materials are resilient, strengthening the economy. Explore the industry’s economic benefits.
Environment & Sustainability
Recycling protects natural resources through sustainable alternatives, creating less dependence on scarce resources.
Advocacy
ReMA’s advocacy efforts highlight the role of recycled materials in our economy, environment, supply chain, and beyond, at all levels of government.
Safety & Compliance
Safety is ReMA’s number one core value. We offer a variety of industry safety services including in-person and virtual options.
