Glass Reports

These following reports were developed by the NERC Glass Committee.

Recycled Glass Used as Alternative Daily Cover in the Northeast US & Quebec Report

NERC’s Glass Committee compiled this report to get a better understanding of post-consumer glass containers used as ADC. It contains information from the 11 Northeast US states and Quebec.

Glass Minimum Post-Consumer Recycled Content Model Legislation

This Model Legislation is one tool for building post-consumer glass markets. It is intended to be used with other legislative and non-legislative tools as part of a comprehensive strategy.

Glass Bottle & Fiberglass Manufacturers' Use of Cullet

In August 2019, NERC’s Glass Committee completed a survey of glass bottle and fiberglass manufacturers serving the Northeast region. Of those contacted, five facilities responded to the survey. Following is a compilation of their responses.

Glass Recovery Hierarchy

Glass bottles and containers are a valuable and versatile material resource. This hierarchy prioritizes common uses for glass including reuse, recycling and substitution for raw materials.

Northeast States' Departments of Transportation Use of Post-Consumer Recycled Glass Fact Sheet

This document complies Northeast state's Department of Transportation's use of post-consumer recycled glass.

Northeast MRF Glass Survey

This report contains a compilation of information about MRF glass in the region.  The goal of the survey was to better understand the flow of glass in the Northeast.