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What are facts about recycling?
70% of trash that is thrown away could have been recycled. one aluminum can that is recycled could let u use the computer for 3 hours. One ton of newspaper saved 17 trees.One glass bottle that is recycled could light up 100 wat light bulps for 4 hours. Turning off the water while you brush your teeth could save you 1 gallon of water.
What should you use other than plastic bottle?
simple! We can use glass bottles because it can be recycled
Why is a glass bottle important?
it is so imprtant beucase it receives light form outside and from the sun and also, they can be recycled
How does glass get recycled?
* recycled bottles are taken to recycling center * non-recyclables are removed by hand * different colored bottles are separated * bottles are cleaned * filtered (to remove bottle tops etc) * the cullet is melted in blast furnace * new bottles are made Crushed recycled glass is called "cullet" Making glass from recycled bottles uses only 40% of the energy of making them from raw materials (sand, limestone and soda ash) New glass products have up to 80% recycled content. Glass can be recycled infinitely over and over again! Contaminants: * ceramic (cups, plates, china, crockery) * drinking glasses * oven-proof glass all contaminate the recycled glass. As little as 5 grams (0.2 oz) per tonne can cause a weak spot in the glass which could explode when filled with liquid.See the related links below.
How many times can glass be recycled?
Glass can be recycled forever until it gets contaminated.
How products are recycled?
products are recycled in diffrent ways like paper is shreded first then made into more paper.glass is recycled by being smashed then washed then crushed then put into a hot boiler and shaped into any kind of glass bottle in the world.
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.
How could a glass bottle help you survive?
It could contain water for instance.
Is the nail polish bottle made of glass?
Of course it can. The bottle is simply made of glass. With enough force the glass could shatter, but ive only seen it happen once.
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
What percent of household trash can be recycled?
About 70% of trash that is thrown out could have been recycled?
