What is glass recycling?

Glass recycling is the process of recycling waste glass into other usable products.

Did you know that glass is infinitely recyclable? That gives it the edge compared to recycling of other materials.

For every ton of glass recycled, more than a ton of natural resources and raw materials are saved, including 1,300 pounds of sand, 410 pounds of soda ash, 380 pounds of limestone and 160 pounds of feldspar, according to Keep America Beautiful. 

Benefits of Glass Recycling

Thanks to recycled glass, the extraction of raw materials is reduced, bringing immense benefits. By using recycled glass cullet in the production of new containers, its prevent the release of large amounts of CO₂ emissions associated with the extraction and transportation of natural raw materials. Additionally, it reduces energy consumption during the process, as well as CO₂ emissions, since recycled glass melts at a lower temperature than the one required to manufacture glass from natural raw materials in glass furnaces. Moreover, the reduction in raw material extraction minimizes transportation needs.

Transporting recycled glass can be expensive due to its weight and volume. Another major challenge is the lack of public awareness regarding the importance of glass recycling—education and training are crucial but often insufficient. Ultimately, encouraging people to recycle properly is both a logistical and cultural challenge.

What is glass aggregate ?

Glass aggregate is a broad term for any crushed glass material used in civil & geotechnical engineering, architectural & decorative finishes, landscaping uses, and environmental uses which may come from recycled post-consumer bottles, plate glass, medical glass waste, or manufactured specifically for an application.