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Clear Glass — EPR Packaging Material Guide

Clear or flint glass is used for jars, bottles, cosmetics, food, and beverage packaging.

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What is Clear Glass?

Clear or flint glass is used for jars, bottles, cosmetics, food, and beverage packaging.

Common uses

JarsBottlesDroppersCosmetic packaging
EPR Classification

Report clear/flint glass separately when color categories are required.

Recyclability: Clear glass is widely recyclable, but closures, labels, and decorations should be tracked separately.

Recycled content: Cullet content is common in glass. Record percent recycled content by color where provided.

Common Packaging Formats

FormatTypical weightCommon products
2 oz jar90-180gCreams and balms
Bottle120-450gBeverages and oils
How to Document Clear Glass
  • • Ask for glass color, component weight, cullet percentage, decoration method, and closure compatibility.
Often Confused With
Other GlassBrown Glass

Use supplier source text and evidence files to avoid material misclassification. When the material is uncertain, flag it for review rather than guessing.

Which States Require Reporting?

CA
California
OR
Oregon
CO
Colorado
MN
Minnesota
MD
Maryland
WA
Washington
ME
Maine

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Green Glass material guide

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