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Why can you recycle glass but not window glass?
because glass that comes from bottles is of a certain and more predictable type. it is a type used to be heated up and cooled down very quickly to aid in mass production. window glass has iron in it to make it stronger and also carries with it a tin residue from the manufacturing process. this means it isn't able to go along with the other glass to be recycled in this way, it can be recycled, but must undergo a slightly different process than glass bottles.
How many times can glass be recycled?
Glass can be recycled forever until it gets contaminated.
Can glass be recycled if not why?
Yes it can. Glass can be recycled by melting it to make new glass items; but I believe it's not quite that simple.
What percentage and from what materials is recycled glass countertops made from?
Recycled glass counter tops are made from 100% recycled glass which is combined with a binder that is based in cement or petroleum. Most of the glass used is from kerbside recycling bins or glass salvaged from building sites.
Current price per pound of recycled glass?
Here's a page I found with some recycled glass prices on it. http://www.recycle.net/Glass/glass/xv090100.html
Has anyone ever purchased recycled glass countertops?
recycled glass countertops can be pricey even though they are recycled, they are still glass. they offer a lot of color but if they do chip or crack they cannot be easily fixed and must be replaced.
Why can small pieces of glass not be recycled?
All glass can be recycled. It is simply cleaned and melted to form molten glass which is just as good as the original glass made from melting sand and silica. Some recyclers don't want small pieces of glass because it makes some trouble for them. But all glass can be recycled.
Why was glass and iron recycled in the iron age?
they recycled it to make weapons and stuff.
How is glass disposed of or recycled?
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What color is glass recycled?
purple
How much is recycled glass?
50%
How much glass is not recycled?
50%
