Glass recycling rates in Pa., other states trail behind national average
A glass bottle or jar can be theoretically recycled an infinite number of times without degrading in quality. Recycled glass also uses less energy to create new products, results in lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduces demand for raw materials. In the European Union, about 80% of food and beverage containers made from glass are recycled. The United States lags far behind, with barely 30% of its glass being turned into new products. That figure may sound low, but many states in the Chesapeake Bay watershed still struggle to achieve it. So, what gives? Industry experts and ...
