Recycling Benefits
GLASS
- Recycling 1 ton of glass saves 9 gallons of fuel oil.
- 1 glass bottle recycled saved enough energy to light a 100-watt bulb for 4 hours.
- Recycling glass reduced air pollution by 14-20% and saves 25-32% more energy than making glass from virgin materials.
- Recycled glass containers are used for new glass containers, fiberglass insulation, road bead (aggregate), concrete block, and glassphalt (asphalt).
- Glass is a product that never wears out. IT CAN BE RECYCLED FOREVER!