Joe Cattaneo

Joe Cattaneo is president of the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI). Founded in 1919, the Washington, D.C. area-based GPI represents the North American glass container manufacturing industry. Cattaneo has been affiliated with the industry since 1984 and has served as president of the GPI since 2001. To find out more about the strong environmental position of glass containers, visit www.gpi.org and sign up to receive the institute’s monthly e-newsletter.

GLASS WORKS: North American 2011 Glass Packaging Outlook

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March 1, 2011

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A smaller environmental footprint and an appeal to the health-conscious consumer were major areas of focus for the North American glass container industry in 2010, and these trends will continue

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December 1, 2010

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The Glass Packaging Institute's (GPI) second annual Recycle Glass Week, held September 12-18, united communities across the U.S. with glass container manufacturers, suppliers, and recyclers around local events to build

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September 1, 2010

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The glass packaging industry, through the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI), has been part of the university classroom since 2003.

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April 1, 2010

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In 2010, the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) celebrates the 21st year of the Clear Choice Awards, which recognizes the contribution that glass packaging makes to the image, marketability, sustainability and success of food, beverage and cosmetic products.

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February 1, 2010

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In 2010, the glass container industry will intensify its efforts to make U.S. glass container recycling successful.

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October 1, 2009

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To understand how glass stacks up when it comes to consumer preferences for packaging wine, The Glass Packaging Institute asked a third-party research organization to take a look at consumer wine purchases and preferences.

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May 1, 2009

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In December 2008, member companies of the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) agreed to the goal of using at least 50% recycled glass in the manufacture of new glass bottles and jars by 2013.

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January 1, 2009

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Glass containers are 100% recyclable, which is just one more reason why glass is a truly sustainable package. But getting a clean, abundant supply of recycled glass to “close the loop” and make new bottles and jars is a persistent challenge for the North American glass container industry.

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October 1, 2008

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In December 2007, the Sustainable Packaging Coalition and Packaging Digest sponsored a survey of 1255 people involved in packaging and found that sustainability is an ongoing concern for those who manufacture and use packaging. But how do they see sustainability?