Glass Container
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-012324
Containers and packaging such as beer and soft drink bottles, wine and liquor bottles, and bottles and jars for food, cosmetics, and other products. For the purpose of recycling, container glass is generally separated into color categories (clear, green, and amber or brown). Examples of recycling include processing glass into new containers, construction materials (aggregate), or fiberglass (insulation). (U.S. EPA, 1995d)
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-012324 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | Recycling - State and Local Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "Containers and packaging such as beer and soft drink bottles, wine and liquor bottles, and bottles and jars for food, cosmetics, and other products. For the purpose of recycling, container glass is generally separated into color categories (clear, green, and amber or brown). Examples of recycling include processing glass into new containers, construction materials (aggregate), or fiberglass (insulation). (U.S. EPA, 1995d)",
"references": [
"Recycling - State and Local Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/glass-container/"
}
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