Source colour-sorted glass cullet from food, beverage, and manufacturing producers. 76% EU recycling rate. Connect with container and flat glass manufacturers via SymbioFlows.
~15M t/yr
EU annual generation
€10–40/t
Typical market range
19 12 05
Primary EWC classification
| # | Route | Buyer Type | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Container glass closed-loop | Glass container manufacturers (Ardagh, Verallia) | €20–40/t |
| Colour-sorted (<1% cross-contamination); metal-free essential | |||
| 2 | Flat glass furnace feed | Float glass manufacturers | €15–35/t |
| Colour-neutral; low iron content required | |||
| 3 | Glasphalt / glass sand | Road contractors, construction | €10–20/t |
| Mixed colour cullet; low value but zero landfill cost | |||
Primary code: 19 12 05
How glass cullet fits into a wider valorisation strategy.
Glass Cullet
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