At a recycling convention, I spoke with a glass manufacturer about recycling. At one point in the conversation the glass guy said, “you can’t get cheaper than sand.” Shocked, I interpreted the underlying philosophy (of the glass guy) that it was a more of a hassle to recycle glass than it was to just bring in some fresh sand. It made me a little bit suspicious of why he was at the recycling convention. Also, I began to wonder about the public’s participation in some of the recycling programs available for glass.
Yes, Recycle Your Glass
In Kansas City, Ripple Glass is THE glass recycler. They have bins everywhere; making it super easy to recycle your glass. So, if you are looking for ways to be more friendly to our environment, Ripple Glass is the answer.
How Is Glass Recycled?
Have you ever wondered about how glass is recycled? I caught this 3 minute video from NPR and was amazed by it. Enjoy!
Secrets From The Recycling Plant: How A Used Bottle Becomes A New Bottle from Planet Money on Vimeo.
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