Glass Containers

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012325",
  "term": "Glass Containers",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Refers to 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)\n\n2. For recycling purposes, containers like bottles and jars for drinks, food, cosmetics and other products. When being recycled, container glass is generally separated into color categories for conversion into new containers, construction materials or fiberglass insulation.",
  "subject": "General environmental",
  "references": [
    "Measuring Recycling Guidance Glossary",
    "Terms of Environment"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/glass-containers/"
}