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Glass Recycling Offers Many Options
from:There are quite a few options available to those who are interested in glass recycling. Before you begin though, it is a good idea to check local ordinances, and find out which types of glass can be recycled. Your local waste management center or department of works is a good place to find out the ins and outs involved in recycling glass.
As a general rule, ceramic cannot be recycled. At least, it cannot be recycled through your local recycling center. It is possible though to break bits of ceramic and use it to create mosaic tables, tiles, trivets, trays, etc. The fact that ceramic can not be recycled does not necessarily mean that it isn't an excellent candidate to be reused. Colorful pieces of ceramic are great for mosaic artwork.
Glass recycling is good in more ways than you may realize at first glance. Not only does it reuse materials, which limits the waste in landfills and reduces the number or resources that goes into creating new glass, it also requires 40% less energy to recycle glass than it does to manufacture glass. This means that it is using up even less energy than making new glass products would require saving money and energy in the process.
Before you recycle glass you should check to see if you have paid a deposit on the bottle. Some states have instituted a bottle deposit fee on all glass bottles. It is much more profitable for you to return the bottles to your local bottle return center than it would be to recycle. They will handle the recycling of the bottles as well as the sorting, and you can get your deposit back. This can add up to a significant amount of money to families that go through a fair amount of glass bottles depending on the amount of the deposit.
You can also reuse glass bottles in the making of several interesting craft projects. There are many facets to recycling and reusing glass is just as good for the planet as recycling glass in many cases. Either way, the glass gets a second life and that is what recycling is all about. You can use glass to make all manner of craft projects and find many great ideas by searching online, visiting your local recycling center (or their website), or your local library.
Every time you recycle glass, or any other object for that matter, you are taking a step towards the goal of a healthier planet for generations to come. Are you ready to do your part?
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EPA, Southern California Edison Mark Recycling of 1 Million Refrigerators - MarketWatch (press release)
EPA, Southern California Edison Mark Recycling of 1 Million Refrigerators MarketWatch (press release) The event was held yesterday at an Appliance Recycling Centers of America facility that recycles household refrigerators and freezers, using best available environmental practices. As one of EPA's 47 RAD partners, SCE's recycling efforts have avoided ... More Business One million refrigerators and counting.... Utility reaches 1 million mark |
Appliance Recycling Centers of America Reports First Quarter Operating Results - MarketWatch (press release)
Appliance Recycling Centers of America Reports First Quarter Operating Results MarketWatch (press release) MINNEAPOLIS, May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. (UTD:ARCI) today reported operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. The company reported a consolidated net loss of $66000 or $0.01 per ... Appliance Recycling Centers of America Investing in Expansion |
Observe Memorial Day at Little Sister Cemetery - Green Bay Press Gazette
Observe Memorial Day at Little Sister Cemetery Green Bay Press Gazette There will be no charge to have documents securely shredded or to recycle most computer components and small household appliances, but fees of up to $15 could be charged to recycle refrigerators, computer monitors, microwaves, air conditioners and the ... |
Recycling event to be hosted June 9 - Dubuque Telegraph Herald
Recycling event to be hosted June 9 Dubuque Telegraph Herald Appliance and e-waste recycling will be 8 am-noon, Saturday, June 9, at Resurrection Catholic Church, 4300 Asbury Road. Items accepted include e-waste; computers; computer hardware; phone equipment; electronic office equipment; cell phones and ... |
Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy encourage customers to recycle old ... - Quad-Cities Online
 Quad-Cities Online | Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy encourage customers to recycle old ... Quad-Cities Online MARION, Iowa -- Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy Company held an open house to showcase the Conservation Services Group/JACO Environmental appliance recycling facility in Marion, Iowa. The 30000-square-foot facility implements the latest ... |