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Let us think about how this fits into the European economy. Glass is recycled and produced locally by manufacturing plants rooted in local communities which means that it is able to provide some 125,000 local and diversified job opportunities throughout Europe.
In other words, partaking in recycling means that the economy can continue to flourish in a sustainable way, by reusing materials and creating jobs in order to remake and resell products.
Below you will find the key benefits of glass in the circular economy.
1. Glass is good for the environment.
2. Glass is 100% recyclable, again and again.
3. The majority of glass gets recycled – let’s make it 100%!
4. Glass is Europe’s favourite packaging!
5. Half of the glass bottles we consume are made only 300km away.
6. The glass industry maintains 125,000 jobs.
7. €9.5 Billion is contributed to the EU GDP every year through the glass industry.
8. Lighter than in previous years.
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Our oceans are at risk
Six months on from Blue Planet II’s debut on our TV screens, the conversation it sparked about our impact on our oceans is still alive and kicking. It’s clearer than ever that the future of the ocean is under threat, and our own behaviour as consumers and citizens is called into question. How deep is your love for the ocean?
Leeds enjoys a Lidl Recycling Love
Glass recycling in Leeds is set to get a boost this February thanks to a set of brand new glass banks being installed in Lidl’s Halton store carpark from February 12th. The banks join over 700 other bottle banks in the Leeds area, making it easier than ever for the people of Leeds to recycle their glass bottle and jars.
For the love of oceans, let’s act now
While many of our New Year’s resolutions may not last, our imprint on the ocean will. Here are a few ways you can reduce your impact on the ocean and ultimately, on the planet itself.
