In honor of Earth Day 2011, which takes place April 22, the Glass Packaging Institute is announcing that it is recognizing September 2011 as Recycle Glass Month. During the month, GPI and its member companies will hold 
nationwide activities and events to build awareness and boost glass bottle recycling. GPI will also announce the 2011 Clear Choice Awards winners, and recognize Friends of Glass, those organizations or persons that recycle glass or promote the recycling of glass as a way to better the environment.
nationwide activities and events to build awareness and boost glass bottle recycling. GPI will also announce the 2011 Clear Choice Awards winners, and recognize Friends of Glass, those organizations or persons that recycle glass or promote the recycling of glass as a way to better the environment."After the success of last year´s week-long event, we´re delighted to announce Recycle Glass Month 2011, which will offer even more community recycling events and ways for consumers to get involved," says Glass Packaging Institute president, Lynn Bragg. "We´re asking consumers to recycle their glass bottles and jars to help reduce the amount of recyclable materials entering landfills and to help make new glass containers."
GPI will announce specific 2011 activities and events in the weeks and months ahead.
