Although more glass is being collected in the UK, there has been a decrease in the amount of cullet available to the glass container industry. This article, from UK trade federation British Glass, comments on the impact this is having on the amount of recycled glass being used in re-melt for new glass bottles and explains why this is is occurring - because of the changes in the way local authorities collect the glass.
Origin
British Glass, Uk
Journal Title
Glass Worldwide Sept/Oct 2008 114-115
Sector
Container glass
Class
C 3762