Before 2009, Kansas City had virtually no glass recycling. Recycling glass is important because it is 100% recyclable. It can be recycled endlessly, unlike a lot of other recycled materials. Using recycled glass in manufacturing can reduce CO2 and help reduce energy costs. So why wasn’t glass being recycled in Kansas City? Fast forward to 2009 when the people behind Boulevard Brewing Company wanted to find a way to reduce the amount of glass waste in Kansas City.
