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Section § 19500

This law highlights the benefits of recycling glass in California, like reducing landfill waste and saving energy. It points out the need for new markets for recycled glass because recycling collection programs are expanding. The law suggests using recycled glass, or 'cullet', in making fiberglass products as a significant way to develop these markets. It states that there are no major issues with using cullet, as long as it meets quality standards. Lastly, it emphasizes that creating alternative markets for recycled glass is important for the state's health and safety.

The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:

(a) Recycling of glass sold in the state benefits the state through reduction in the need for solid waste landfills, more efficient use of energy in manufacturing, and development of an economy more efficient in its use of secondary materials.

(b) Because of the expansion of recycling collection programs in the state, there is a need to aggressively develop new markets for scrap glass.

(c) The use of scrap glass in the manufacture of fiberglass products sold in California will contribute significantly to developing markets for recycled glass.

(d) The use of cullet in fiberglass manufacturing presents no significant technical or financial barriers to industry or consumers, if the cullet meets minimum quality specifications.

(e) In order to enhance the availability and efficiency of recycling opportunities, it is in the best interest of the health and safety of the people of the state to make alternative markets for recycled glass economically feasible.

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(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 706, Sec. 1.)

Section § 19501

This law is officially called the Fiberglass Recycled Content Act of 1991.

This division shall be known and may be cited as the Fiberglass Recycled Content Act of 1991.

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(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 706, Sec. 1.)

Section § 19502

This section defines key terms related to glass recycling and fiberglass manufacturing in California. 'Cullet' refers to recycled glass from containers not involved in fiberglass production. The 'Department' is the Department of Conservation. A 'fiberglass manufacturer' is a company using glass to produce building insulation for sale. 'Building insulation' includes materials like fiberglass batts and blankets, used to prevent heat loss in buildings.

For purposes of this division, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Cullet” means postconsumer glass from food, drink, or beverage containers, or any other glass not generated by fiberglass manufacturing.

(b) “Department” means the Department of Conservation.

(c) “Fiberglass manufacturer” means a person who uses glass in the commercial manufacture of building insulation fiberglass for wholesale or retail sale in the state.

(d) “Building insulation” means a fiberglass batt, blanket, loose fill or spray-in-place material primarily designed and used to resist heat flow, that is installed in roofs, ceilings, walls, and floors of buildings.

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(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 706, Sec. 1.)