• Glass Recycling Foundation

    The Glass Recycling Foundation (GRF) is a 501c3 non-profit organization formed to provide and raise funds for localized and targeted assistance, demonstration and pilot projects that address gaps in the glass recycling supply chain across the United States.

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  • Our Vision

    To increase recycling through education and best practices to ensure the highest benefit for communities and the environment.

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  • Our Mission

    Our Mission To promote the preservation of the environment through glass recycling through education, grant making and creating pilot programs for effective glass recycling working in collaboration with other trade organizations in the glass recycling value chain

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  • 2023 Impact Report

    The GRF released its 2023 impact report highlighting nearly $150,000 in grants that supported projects diverting almost 1,660 tons or 3.3 million pounds of glass from landfills. That equates to more than 7.5 million glass bottles!

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 About the Glass Recycling Foundation

Founded in 2018, GRF is a 501(c)(3) that has the ability to partner with resources like the Glass Recycling Coalition, The Recycling Partnership, and regional recycling groups to pinpoint areas where the GRF’s initiatives can have the most significant impact for glass recycling.

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  • 01.

    Addressing gaps in the glass recycling supply chain through localized and targeted audiences.

  • 02.

    Increasing glass recycling access and cullet used for recycled glass applications.

  • 03.

    Seeking strategic partnerships to maximize grant funding efforts.

  • 04.

    Recognizing the value and role of industry-specific expertise in glass recycling initiatives.

 News & Updates

News
2024 Impact Report
2023 Impact and 2024 Grant Application Period
2023 Impact Report
2022 Impact Report
Glass Recycling to Improve with Support of Foundation Grants
Glass Recycling Foundation Efforts Recycle 2M Glass Bottles
America’s leading brewer, Anheuser-Busch joins efforts to improve glass recycling in the beverage industry
GRF Grant Recipient Celebrates First Year
2021 Glass Recycling Foundation Impact Report
Industry Executives Join Glass Recycling Foundation Board
An Unlikely Partnership Recycles 1.3 Million Glass Bottles Destined for Landfill
Partnerships Grow Chicago Bar and Restaurant Glass Recycling Pilot
Glass Recycling Foundation to Partner with Constellation Brands for Chicago Glass Recycling Pilot & Outreach
Glass Recycling Foundation Awards $10k to Erie County, PA
Two $25,000 Contributions Kickstart Glass Recycling Foundation’s Fundraising Drive

 Meet the Team

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Robert Hippert
Robert Hippert

GRF Member | Sustainability Strategy Leader - Manufacturing, O-I & Manager, GlassToGlass

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Eric Spotts
Eric Spotts

GRF Member | Sr. Packaging Developer, Bacardi

Scott DeFife
Scott DeFife

President | Glass Packaging Institute

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Contact us.

info@glassrecyclingfoundation.org
416 Longshore Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105