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Portland Glass Plant Closure Strips Jobs, Hurts Recycling

7/31/2025

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Owens Brockway Glass Container in Northeast Portland is shutting its doors for good, leaving 90 workers without jobs. This decision is part of a broader company initiative and comes amid a history of layoffs and air quality issues. The closure is a significant blow to Oregon's recycling efforts, as the plant was the state's largest glass recycler, handling an impressive 240,000 pounds daily.

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Owens Brockway Glass Container in Northeast Portland is shutting its doors for good, leaving 90 workers without jobs. This decision is part of a broader company initiative and comes amid a history of layoffs and air quality issues. The closure is a significant blow to Oregon's recycling efforts, as the plant was the state's largest glass recycler, handling an impressive 240,000 pounds daily.