UK-based glass manufacturer Beatson Clark has announced a significant milestone in its sustainability journey, increasing the average level of Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) content across its product range to 50 percent. This marks a 10 percent rise since 2021, reflecting the company’s continued investment in circular production practices.

The latest figures show that amber glass containers now contain 60 percent PCR content, while white flint glass has reached 42 percent. These improvements demonstrate Beatson Clark’s commitment to reducing reliance on virgin raw materials and lowering carbon emissions associated with glass production.

A key factor behind this progress is the company’s integrated recycling capabilities. Beatson Clark remains the only glass manufacturer in the UK to operate its own on-site glass recycling plant, enabling full control over the quality and consistency of recycled material used in production.

Each year, the company processes approximately 44,000 tonnes of waste glass sourced from kerbside collections, bottle banks, and the hospitality sector. This recovered glass is cleaned, sorted, and melted in furnaces to produce new bottles and jars, effectively closing the loop within the glass lifecycle.