Why Does Glass Recycling Matter?
Glass can be melted down and made into many different forms from drinking glasses to glass fiber. When the glass is taken to a manufacturing or recycling plant, it is broken up into smaller pieces called cullet. An advantage to glass recyling is the cost savings of recycling is in the use of energy. Compared to making glass from raw materials for the first time, cullet melts at a lower temperature. So we can save on energy needed to melt the glass. In addition, glass produced from recycled glass reduces carbon footprint and reduces related air pollution by 20% and related water pollution by 50%. Lastly, glass recycling helps to reduce disposal costs; a great benefit for the community and businesses.