How Glass Recycling Works

Glass is a fascinating material. Although it seems solid and shatters when hit, it never loses all of its liquid properties, which is why very old glass windows are wavy. It can be recycled over and over again and still be as strong and useful as ever. It does not absorb tastes and stains.

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Glass is one of the oldest recyclable, man-made materials on Earth. The ancient Egyptians made glass, and broken glass was melted down and reused. It can be made into an amazing number of items, including an alternative to pavement (“glassphalt”), construction sand, containers, bottles, lenses, and other items.

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