INCREASING GLASS RECYCLING FOR COMMERCIAL AND MARKETING ADVANTAGE

摘要

The paper describes the advances made in recycling of glass for commercial and marketing advantages. Environmental issues arising from new product development are highlighted along with the problems arising from UK and EU directives aimed at promoting the recycling of exisiting glass packaging. Details are also given of an education programme at the UK's first Glass Recycling Education Centre to emphasise the importance of recycling amongst school children.