Knauf Partners with Music City Grand Prix

The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix is a three-day premier festival of racing and music. Knauf Insulation North America has been named the Official Glass Recycling Partner and will lead a sustainability initiative that will impact the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race weekend and Nashville’s entertainment districts.

KNAUF NAMED OFFICIAL PARTNER OF MUSIC CITY GRAND PRIX

Knauf Insulation North America has been named the Official Glass Recycling Partner of the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix and will lead a sustainability initiative that will impact the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race weekend and Nashville’s entertainment districts.

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KNAUF'S 2ND YEAR RECYCLING AT MUSIC CITY GRAND PRIX

For the second year in a row, Knauf Insulation North America and Big Machine Music City Grand Prix (MCGP) are leading a glass recycling collection in Nashville. Participating local businesses include The Original Corner Pub, Losers Bar & Grill on Broadway, Luke's 32 Bridge, Losers in Midtown, and Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Bar.

15,000 LBS. OF GLASS COLLECTED IN 2022

After a month-long glass recycling initiative, Knauf collected more than 15,000 pounds of glass from nine of the most well-known downtown Nashville establishments during the Music City Grand Prix.

2022 Music City Grand Prix Recycling Stats

10 Nashville Locations

Participating local businesses included Honky Tonk Central, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, and Jason Aldean's Kitchen & Rooftop Bar.

650 Bags of Bottles

Knauf estimates the continuation of an expanded glass recycling program with the city of Nashville will divert 75,000 tons of glass from landfills to a Knauf facility annually.

7.8 Tons of Glass

This can be converted into enough fiberglass insulation to provide thermal and acoustical comfort in more than 177,000 homes.