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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.
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 are the two main sources of cullet?
The two main sources of cullet, which is recycled glass used in glass production, are post-consumer recycled glass and pre-consumer recycled glass. Post-consumer cullet comes from glass containers recycled by consumers, while pre-consumer cullet comes from manufacturing scraps and rejects.
What happens to glass bottles?
Glass bottles can be recycled by melting them down and forming them into new bottles or other glass products. If not recycled, they can take thousands of years to decompose in a landfill, contributing to environmental problems. Glass bottles that are not recycled can be repurposed for various DIY projects or used for decoration.
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.
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.
What color is glass recycled?
purple
Where in Mauritius is glass recycled?
in phoenix
Where can glass be recycled?
in a recycling center
How is glass disposed of or recycled?
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