Glass

Other Glass — EPR Packaging Material Guide

Other glass includes nonstandard colors, specialty glass, and glass packaging not captured by clear, brown, or green categories.

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What is Other Glass?

Other glass includes nonstandard colors, specialty glass, and glass packaging not captured by clear, brown, or green categories.

Common uses

Frosted jarsColored bottlesDecorative glass

EPR Classification

Use only when color-specific categories do not fit or supplier documentation states specialty glass.

Recyclability: Frosting, coatings, and nonstandard colors can affect recyclability.

Recycled content: Specialty glass may have limited recycled content; verify with supplier documents.

Common Packaging Formats

Format	Typical weight	Common products
Jar	70-250g	Cosmetics and specialty foods
Bottle	100-500g	Premium goods

How to Document Other Glass

• Ask suppliers whether coatings or pigments affect recycling compatibility.

Often Confused With

Clear 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.

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Related Resources

Clear Glass material guide

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Brown Glass material guide

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