Bell Mirror & Glass, Inc.
1702 S. Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67213
316-262-8642
www.bellmirrorandglass.com
Did you know that Glass is actually recyclable? Recycling glass is one of the many ways we can help the environment. Everyday millions of glass products are thrown away with the rest of the garbage. Recycled glass can be melted down and made into many different glass products, from drink glass to glass jars. We've put together some interesting facts about glass and recycling, courtesy of
Earth911.com.
- 80% of glass is recycled into new containers
- 80% (Approx.) of glass bottles are recycled in California
- In 2009, 3 million tons of glass were recovered for recycling according to the U.S. EPA
- One recycled bottle can power a computer for 30 minutes
- By the end of 2013, manufacturers plan to use 50% recycled glass
- This will save energy to power 45,000 households for a year
- and 181,550 tons of waste from landfills each month
- 20 tons of colored glass can be recycled per hour
Here's a great website to help you Find Recycling Locations near your home,
http://1800recycling.com/
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