The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) has announced a program whereby it will work with Keep America Beautiful Inc. (KAB) to promote GPI’s Recycle Glass Week and KAB’s America Recycles Day.
In a release announcing the partnership, Joseph Cattaneo, president of the GPI, says, “GPI is delighted to partner with such an extraordinary organization to advance recycling in communities across the country. Keep America Beautiful’s America Recycles Day and GPI’s Recycle Glass Week are two great events that share a common purpose: educating consumers about the environmental benefits of recycling and encouraging action.”
“Uniting our resources, networks and constituents to promote recycling helps amplify our shared message,” says Matthew McKenna, president and CEO of Keep America Beautiful, Inc. “Recycling is the easiest thing that any individual or organization can do to save energy, protect our treasured natural resources, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. And it has never been more important.”
According to the release, during GPI’s second annual Recycle Glass Week, September 12-18, communities will work with glass container manufacturers, suppliers, and recyclers, to hold local activities and events to build awareness and boost glass bottle recycling.
For details on individual events, visit www.gpi.org/recycle-glass-week/events/recycle-glass-week-2010-events.html.
Also, during Recycle Glass Week, GPI will also announce the 2010 Clear Choice Awards winners, and recognize Friends of Glass, those organizations or persons that recycle glass or promote the recycling of glass.
Learn more about that program at http://www.gpi.org/recycle-glass-week/.