Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin (AROW) Recommend Actions to Improve Glass Recycling

Stevens Point, WI (November 28, 2016) – In an effort to determine viable options for glass recycling, the Glass Taskforce, a dynamic team of public and private industry leaders, convened by AROW, met earlier this year to discuss the challenges and benefits of glass recycling. Both industry and society benefit from the use of recycled glass, however, glass continues to be a challenging commodity to cost-effectively recycle. The Glass Taskforce has completed a report that provides recommendations, along with implementation strategies for market-based, technical strategies and regulatory solutions for glass recycling.

Meleesa Johnson, AROW president, stated, “Successful glass recycling programs remain dependent on strong, diverse markets. As well, they depend on the quality of the glass collected, material recovery facility (MRF) technology, and transportation logistics, along with market supply and demand.”

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