Not exact matches
GPI's 50 %
Recycled Content Goal -
Efforts, Challenges and Opportunities Ahead for the
Glass Container Industry (September 2014)
The UK government is launching a consultation on a deposit scheme that could see a refundable charge added to the cost of single - use
glass, plastic, steel and aluminium bottles and cans in an
effort to reduce waste and increase
recycling.
In the UK we
recycle around 60 % of our
glass bottles and jars but with a little
effort this could be as high as 90 %.
While many of us make
efforts to
recycle aluminum and
glass, you may be surprised to find out over 50 % of landfills are construction waste and building materials.
 · Waste diversion: Our office
recycling efforts include cardboard, mixed paper, plastic and
glass bottles, cans, non-rigid plastic, wooden pallets and batteries.