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A Classic Resurges: Glass

The inherent safety of glass, design innovations, recyclability and refilling of glass are all reasons why food and beverage comapanies are taking a fresh look at glass as a packaging option. Click here to read the December Food ...

Dec. 19, 2019

The Glass Packaging Institute announces board appointments following annual meeting

The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) held its 2019 Annual Membership and Board meetings on October 31st in Chicago. Over three dozen members were in attendance to review and discuss critical supply chain and glass market issues. GPI is pleased to ...

Nov. 6, 2019

GPI Highlights Recycled Glass Supply Chain Partnering Organizations

GPI President Scott DeFife highlights the importance of the recycled glass supply chain, and GPI`s partnering organizations that work to support glass recycling investments and education.

Oct. 23, 2019

Glass Bottle with Clean Lines & Premium Finishes Takes Top Prize in Student Design Competition

The first-place winner of the 2018 Glass Packaging Design Competition at Michigan State University (MSU) School of Packaging is the student team of Quinn Alt, Kevin Dowdall, Zach Gudziak, Levi Korneli and Sabrina Tran. The winners beat out 35 ...

Oct. 23, 2019

GPI President Reports on SPC Conference: Opportunities for Glass Containers

GPI President Scott DeFife reports on his participation at the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) conference this past week in Denver. Many companies at the SPC have made public commitments to increase the sustainability of their ...

Oct. 9, 2019

GPI President Highlights Association`s Activity During 2019

As GPI prepares for its Annual members meeting the end of this month, GPI President Scott DeFife highlights the events and conferences where GPI and its members played a role in 2019 -- and what`s on tap for 2020. See the message and link to ...

Oct. 2, 2019

O-I Significantly Improves Sustainability Certifications

Owens-Illinois (O-I) continues to be recognized for its commitment to sustainability. Cradle to Cradle Certified™ and EcoVadis, two non-profits engaged in evaluating and certifying business sustainability practices, have awarded O-I with ...

Sep. 26, 2019

GPI Announces New SmartBrief Association Update Section

Newly appointed GPI President Scott DeFife provides the first, in a new series of ongoing SmartBrief communications to subscribers.

Sep. 18, 2019

The Glass Packaging Institute Selects New President

The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott DeFife, who will lead the association as its President beginning August 19th. The GPI Board of Trustees and its Executive Leadership team worked diligently to find ...

Jul. 29, 2019

Glass Recycling Foundation Launched to Support Community Glass Programs

Today the first foundation focused solely on funding glass recycling initiatives was formed. The Glass Recycling Foundation (GRF) is a 501c3, non-profit organization formed to provide and raise funds for localized and targeted ...

Apr. 16, 2019

GPI Voices Support for California Assembly Bill 815 - Improved Glass Recycling through Dual Stream Collection Programs

GPI is pleased to announce our strong support for Assembly Bill 815, introduced by California Assembly Member Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, which incentivizes communities and recyclers to adopt “dual stream” recycling ...

Feb. 22, 2019

GPI Announces the 2018 Clear Choice Award Winners

The Glass Packaging Institute announces the winners of its 2018 Clear Choice Awards, which recognize North America’s top brands and manufacturers creating exceptional designs that shape powerful consumer experiences. Winners ...

Oct. 9, 2018

GPI Statement on Tariffs for Chinese Food and Beverage Containers

The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) issued the following statement and accompanying Q&A regarding the imposition of tariffs on imported Chinese glass containers.

Sep. 18, 2018

GPI 2018 Clear Choice Awards - Call for Entries

The Glass Packaging Institute is pleased to announce that it is now accepting submissions for the 2018 Clear Choice Awards. This is the only awards program for North America that recognizes the contribution glass packaging makes to ...

Apr. 24, 2018

Glass Recycling Coalition Launches Website

In celebration of America Recycles Day, the Glass Recycling Coalition (GRC) announces the launch of its website, GlassRecycles.org. Industry, public and private sector recycling professionals, as well as the public, will find case studies, best ...

Nov. 15, 2016

Recycling Our Way to Recovery

The following statement has been issued by Joseph Cattaneo, President, Glass Packaging Institute. ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Over the past year, there have been promising signs that the United States is recovering from the so-called "Great Recession." In ...

Sep. 14, 2010

Glass Container Industry Releases Comprehensive Cradle-to-Cradle LCA - Study confirms positive environmental impact of glass packaging and recycling

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The North American glass container industry has taken a pioneering step in producing the first complete and thorough cradle-to-cradle life cycle assessment (LCA) ever conducted for the industry. The LCA, coordinated by the Glass ...

Sep. 13, 2010

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