Why Recycle Glass?

Statistics

Every ton of glass recycled saves the equivalent of nine gallons of fuel oil needed to make glass from virgin materials.
At least 30% of glass containers on grocery store shelves can be recycled.
Container glass can be recycled repeatedly with no loss of quantity or quality.

Source: The Public Recycling Officials of Pennsylvania, Developing a Waste Reduction and Recycling Program for Commercial, Industrial and Municipal Establishments, May 1995.