Global Symposium on Glass Recycling
October 9, 2025
Toledo, Ohio, USA
GMIC/GlasTrend Global Recycling Symposium
The Global Symposium on Glass Recycling will bring together key stakeholders from across the recycled glass value chain — manufacturers, cullet processors, procurement leaders, policy-makers, and technical experts. The goal of this one-day forum is to provide a clear-eyed view of the current state of the recycled glass market, explore evolving trends and technologies, and discuss how policies and partnerships are shaping the future.
This symposium is jointly organized by the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council (GMIC) and GlassTrend. The symposium will be held on October 9, 2025, immediately following the Glass Problems Conference in Toledo, Ohio.
This event is a must-attend for anyone involved in producing, procuring, processing, or setting policy around recycled glass materials.
Audience
- Glass manufacturers and users of recycled content
- Cullet processors and recycling service providers
- Sustainability and procurement leaders
- Local, state, and federal policy-makers
- Environmental and circular economy advocates
- Researchers and technology developers focused on glass recycling
Program Themes
- Market Landscape: Current supply, demand, and quality issues in recycled glass
- Policy & Regulation: How extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws, recycled content mandates, and other regulations are reshaping the landscape
- Technical Innovations: Advances in glass collection and processing
- Industry Best Practices: Case studies from manufacturers and processors achieving high recycled content use
- Future Outlook: Emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities for growth
Key Goals
- Share knowledge about current recycling realities and technical progress
- Build bridges between manufacturers, recyclers, and policy-makers
- Accelerate the adoption of best practices and new technologies
- Identify actionable strategies to improve recycled glass use and quality
Registration:
- GMIC or GlassTrend Member $295
- General $345
- Speakers receive complimentary registration
For more information, contact Donna Banks at: dmbanks@gmic.org
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