recycled glass

Cullet from containers

Recycled glass is glass that has been collected, processed, and melted down to create new glass products.

It may be crushed into cullet for manufacturing or ground into fine particles for construction materials and decorative applications: The countertop was made from recycled glass.

Using recycled glass reduces energy consumption compared to producing glass from raw materials.

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Unprocessed production inputs

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Trash sent to dumps

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