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Glass recycling figures steady in 2010

New figures published by the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE) show that the European Union has maintained a stable average glass recycling rate at 68%.

This means that about 25 billion glass bottles and jars were collected throughout the EU during 2010. 400,000 tons continues to be destined for aggregates, which is of lower environmental benefit than glass remelted for use in new bottles and jars.

Of highest environmental benefit is the closed loop system, where bottles and jars are recycled back into bottles and jars again. In Europe, 80% of collected glass bottles and jars are recycled in this way. (bmg)