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Glass recycling hype misses a big piece of the puzzle
Many in our trade say using recycled glass is the top way to be sustainable. I disagree because the cleaning and melting steps often use tons of energy, sometimes more than making new glass. On my projects, contaminated recycled material gets tossed, creating extra waste. Focusing on long-lasting installations and local suppliers might be better for the planet overall.
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oscar_rivera951d ago
Wait, nobody's talking about the weight of glass for transport. Moving crushed glass or bottles across states burns so much fuel. That old glass is heavy, and trucks are mostly diesel. So even before cleaning, you've already burned more fuel than a local sand quarry might use. The math changes when you count those miles.
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