As a renewable resource, glass is a highly sustainable material that can be recycled and reused again and again. Unlike plastic, which loses quality each time it is recycled, glass maintains its quality no matter how many times it is recycled.
Glass recycling reduces our reliance on raw materials used to make glass, like sand and limestone. When these materials are recycled, it reduces the amount of fossil fuels used and the CO2 emissions produced during mining and processing, making it a highly sustainable choice.
In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the different items that recycled glass can be transformed into.
Glass Bottles and Jars
Glass recycling contributes to the circular economy by using recycled glass as containers, like bottles or jars. This is an attractive option for eco-conscious food companies that use glass to package many jarred items like pickles or sauces. This option enables businesses to save on production costs, reduce their carbon footprint and appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
Fibreglass Insulation
Fibreglass can be made through glass recycling, a material with exceptional thermal and soundproofing properties. When used for property insulation, fibreglass insulation improves energy efficiency and enhances sound absorption for a warm and peaceful home environment. This sustainable material helps reduce energy consumption and saves you money on energy bills.
Water Filtration Media
Recycled glass is a highly effective water filtration media. When passing through a filter, glass can absorb and retain any impurities to effectively purify water. Recycled glass outperforms sand, another common filtration media, because it is less porous, meaning that it doesn’t saturate as quickly or easily and will last longer.
Glass Countertops
Recycled fibreglass is a versatile material which is ideal for creating kitchen countertops. By reducing waste and conserving resources, fibreglass countertops offer a sustainable yet stylish option.
Construction Aggregates
Recycled glass can be used in construction for a multitude of applications like landscaping, levelling, paving and drainage. Crushed glass can also be used as an aggregate material in concrete, asphalt and pavement, making it a more environmentally friendly alternative to primary aggregates.
Arts and Crafts
Recycled glass can be dyed after being melted down to create glass of many different colours. Coloured glass can then be used to create artwork or in craft projects, like stained glass windows, mosaic tables and more.
Your Local Glass Recycling Centre
At Highlander Security Shredding, we offer domestic and commercial glass waste disposal and glass recycling services at our glass recycling centre. Our services are targeted towards the drinks and bottling industries, with a variety of collection and processing methods to suit the needs of all glass waste producers.
We collect redundant glasses, tumblers, bottles and other glass products and return these to the Highlander Glass Recycling Centre, where we will destroy and recycle 100% of the materials received.
For more information about our glass waste disposal and recycling services, get in touch today!
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