WHERE CAN I RECYCLE GLASS – WHAT IS IT USED FOR
WHERE CAN I
RECYCLE GLASS?
America alone “generated 11.6 million tons of glass in the municipal solid waste (MSW) stream? And from that number only around 28% of this glass was recycled?
Why its a Good Question?
Soda, beer, wine food and liquor containers make up the largest source of glass that is both recycled and generated. Glass in appliances and furniture comprise the largest source of postconsumer glass.
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“Where can I recycle glass� is a great question because this material can be recycled again and again.
Many glass manufacturers need a steady supply of crushed recycled glass to supplement raw materials. This glass is also called “cullet.�
Cullet doesn’t cost as much as using new materials, it needs less energy to produce, which is better for the environment, and it lengthens furnace life because it melts at a lower temperature.
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What is it Used For?
Glass container manufacturers need cullet to make their glass containers – the demand for cullet is greater than the supply.
QUALITY CULLET
LOWER QUALITY CULLET is used for insulation, driving safety material and tile.
is used for abrasives, fiberglass, beads, and decorative applications.
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Now to answer the question “where can I recycle glass”
You will want to recycle it at a responsible recycling company or drop your glass in a curbside pickup bin, depending on your area.
If you drop the glass off at a recycling company, it will go through a process of collection, sorting, breaking the glass down into pieces, and then it will be reused.
Recycling glass is a good idea because it can be reused again and again. You will be helping the earth and the economy. Hopefully we have answered your question
“Where can I recycle glass and what is it used for?�
CONTACT US All Green Electronics Recycling ADDRESS 15561 Del Amo Ave. Tustin, CA 92780 PHONE (714) 782-1485 EMAIL info@allgreenrecycling.com