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Environmental Responsibility Glass and Plastics Packaging Recycling

O-I, a leading international manufacturer of glass packaging and plastics packaging products, looks for other ways to be environmentally responsible and save on energy costs.

O-I (Owens-Illinois), (NYSE: OI) supplies glass containers and plastic packaging to the food, beverage, drug, chemical, health care, personal care, beer, wine and liquor industries worldwide and is one of the world's largest and most diversified manufacturers of glass and plastic packaging products. O-I also takes its environmental responsibility very seriously.

Recycling at O-I is a key corporate initiative. In communities around the globe, O-I has provided outreach and support in setting up recycling programs. The direct benefit of these programs is decreased consumption of raw materials, reduced emissions, and improved energy conservation.

Environmental Focus - O-I strives to develop and use technology to improve productivity and reduce container weights. In addition to recycling, O-I looks for other ways to be environmentally responsible by providing important environmental contributions on a global scale..

O-I is the largest user of recycled glass containers in the USA, with nearly a million tons recycled annually. In addition, O-I is the largest purchaser of bottle grade post-consumer recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and one of the largest purchasers of bottle grade post-consumer recycled HDPE (high-density-polyethylene) plastic resins. In the United States, O-I plays a vital role in the recycling community as an active supporter of the Keep America Beautiful Foundation (America Beautiful Inc.) and the National Recycling Coalition. Keep America Beautiful (KAB) is the Nation's largest community improvement network. KAB is a national nonprofit public education organization dedicated to engaging individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their local community environments. For half a century, KAB has been the nation’s leading community improvement organization successfully implementing an effective, systematic strategy for reducing waste, preventing litter and beautifying communities nationwide.

O-I strives to develop and use technology to improve productivity and reduce container weights. In addition to recycling, O-I looks for other ways to be environmentally responsible by providing important environmental contributions on a global scale.

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