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Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Recycled Glass Waste

26 September 2025

Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Recycled Glass Waste by Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment

Question:

To ask the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) what is the current recycling rate for glass waste; (b) what percentage of recycled glass waste comprises laminated glass from end-of-life vehicles and construction and demolition waste.


Answer:

1 Glass waste makes up around 1 per cent of total waste generated in 2024, with a recycling rate of 7 per cent. Laminated glass is currently not recycled due to operational constraints and commercial viability.

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