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.