Showing posts with label Recycling Glass. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Recycling Glass. Show all posts

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Ever Wonder How Glass is Recycled?

Bell Mirror & Glass, Inc.
1702 S. Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67213
316-262-8642
www.bellmirrorandglass.com

An average American generates 82 lbs. of glass each year, yet Americans only recyle about 26 percent of it. Recycling glass is an important factor to keeping our Earth healthy. Recycling glass produces 20 percent less air pollution and 50 percent less water polution than producing new glass, while saving 68 percent of the energy.

Have you ever wondered HOW glass is recycled into new glass? Well here you go! Here's a video from the popular Discovery Channel show, How They Do It. The video details how glass is recycled and made into new glass products.

Check it out Here! --> http://goo.gl/qcGXT

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Monday, January 7, 2013

Have You Considered the Benefits of Recycling Clear Glass?


Bell Mirror & Glass, Inc.
1702 S. Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67213
316-262-8642
www.bellmirrorandglass.com


The next time you go to throw a glass item in your recycle bin consider what exactly you’re throwing away.  

Certain glass items that should not be recycled are:
  • Mirrors
  • Ceramic Items like dishes
  • Crystal Glasses
  • Light Bulbs
  • Window Glass
  • Jar lids that are Metal
  • Heat-Resistant glass
  • Used glass can be recycled in different creative ways such as:
  • Used as drinking jars 
  • Flower Vases
  • Old Jars are great for canned foods
  • Creating beautiful artwork or counter top finishes

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