Ardagh Glass Packaging Teams Up with CAP Glass to Launch Glass Recycling Services

Ardagh Glass Packaging–North America (AGP–North America), a division of Ardagh Group, has announced a long-term partnership with CAP Glass to expand glass recycling services across the United States.

This collaboration with CAP Glass, one of the country’s leading glass recyclers will help divert tens of thousands of tons of glass from landfills. By collecting, sorting, processing, and recycling glass bottles, the partnership will generate high-quality cullet (recycled glass) for AGP–North America’s manufacturing operations, enabling the production of new, infinitely recyclable glass containers.

Leveraging advanced, state-of-the-art technology at CAP Glass facilities, AGP–North America will receive premium-grade cullet essential for crafting the high-quality glass containers it supplies to brands nationwide.

“Ardagh appreciates the valuable contributions from CAP Glass, as well as their forward-thinking approach and dedication to bringing this vision to life,” said Derek Wall, Vice President, Procurement for Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America. “Their innovative ideas and long-term vision have played a pivotal role in making this collaboration a success.”

This partnership demonstrates AGP-North America’s commitment to sustainability by creating a closed-loop recycling system, where glass is continually recycled and reused. High-quality cullet allows AGP-North America to maintain superior quality and reduce the environmental impact of its operations, while ensuring the supply of premium packaging for customers.

“We are very appreciative of Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America and Baltimore County for their support and collaboration on this project,” said Shawn Pilla, Owner at CAP Glass. “We are confident that our venture will yield remarkable results for all parties and will contribute to our shared goal of reducing glass going to landfills and seeing it made into new glass containers.”

By diverting glass from landfills and using it to create new glass packaging, this partnership helps reduce waste, lower environmental impact and conserve natural resources, all while contributing to a more sustainable, circular economy.

For more than 125 years, AGP-North America has been producing innovative glass bottles in the U.S. and offers a selection of premium glass bottles and jars in a variety of colors, sizes, styles and finishes.