As concern about the environmental impacts of single-use plastics grows, glassmakers are optimistic that this could be their opportunity to win back customers.
However, as The Wall Street Journal points out, glass containers often break, which could damage machinery at materials recovery facilities or injure recycling workers. Glass is also heavy to transport, leading to increased fuel use.
The glass industry is now attempting to boost glass recycling rates by funding separate glass collection programs in areas that lack the infrastructure.
