Knauf Insulation named official glass recycling partner of Big Machine Music Grand Prix

Knauf Insulation Inc., a manufacturer of thermal and acoustic fiberglass insulation based in Shelbyville, Indiana, has been named the official glass recycling partner of the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix. Knauf will lead a sustainability initiative that will impact the NTT Indycar Series race weekend and Nashville’s entertainment districts.   

Knauf says it will have a multifaceted glass recycling initiative beginning July 1 at participating establishments on Broadway and Midtown. This will culminate August 5-7 with the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix at the Nissan Stadium campus.  

“We’re thrilled to partner with the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix to recycle glass bottles which would otherwise end up in a landfill,” says Chris Mahin, vice president of sustainability at Knauf Insulation. “These types of unique recycling opportunities are valuable for Knauf as we continue to seek alternative sources for glass, the main ingredient in our high-quality fiberglass insulation.”  

For the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix that attracted more than 110,000 guests over three days in last year’s inaugural event, Knauf Insulation will be recycling any glass on the Nissan Stadium campus throughout the race weekend.  

Knauf Insulation’s efforts will extend to Broadway and Midtown in Nashville, where most establishments have committed to taking part in the recycling efforts. From July 1 through August 8, Knauf Insulation will collect glass from several venues in Nashville. The recycled glass will be picked up from each location and delivered to Knauf’s local recycling partner, Strategic Materials Inc., daily to collect 150,000 glass bottles throughout the month.  

“We are excited that Knauf Insulation has chosen to partner with the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix to promote its products as well as its sustainability and recycling message,” says Matt Crews, Big Machine Music City Grand Prix CEO. “We know our hometown of Nashville appreciates Knauf putting its values into action through an impactful program that will take the glass out of our landfills and transform them into environmentally friendly building products.”