Ask the Collective

What percentage of post-consumer recycled content is typically in glass, card, and aluminium caps for drinks packaging?

Members have shared these typical recycled content percentages from their suppliers: - **Glass (standard flint)** — approximately 48% post-consumer recycled content. Your glass supplier should be able to provide the specific recycled content spec for your particular bottle if you ask (members note: you may need to ask more than once). - **Card** — approximately 80% recycled content according to member suppliers. - **Aluminium caps** — on average 50% recycled material. Members recommend requesting a sustainability report and detailed specifications directly from your supplier, as recycled content can vary by bottle type and production run. Allied Glass publishes sustainability reports that may help with benchmarking.