LOCATIONS
Glass
Glass waste should go into green trash cans or containers.
What belongs here?
Glass packaging of food, beverages and other products:
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bottles for water, juice, beer, wine and other beverages
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containers for oil, vinegar, salt, pepper
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jars for foods such as milk, pickles, jams, sauces
What does NOT belong here?
Drinking glasses
Glass plates
Containers resistant to heat
Mirrors
Windows
Porcelain, crystal ceramic
Light bulbs
Neons
Dangerous substances
Important tips, facts and myths
The purpose of different color glass:
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Brown glass absorbs most of the ultraviolet radiation, providing protection against potentially harmful light (beer would be affected if bottled in clear glass packaging).
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Green glass provides light protection, but not as much as brown glass.
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Clear glass is best used for products that are not affected by light exposure (alcohol, water, sauces, etc.).
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Remember!
Some recycling facilities demand that you collect all colors separately, check your local regulations.
Glass most resistant waste:
Glass decomposes in approximately 1 million years. It is the most resistant waste type followed by PET which has a lifespan of up to 1,000 years.
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Glass is one of the healthiest packaging materials, not altering the properties and taste of its contents.
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Perfect for storing corrosive materials.
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Due to its long lifespan it is important not to litter with glass waste. It is dangerous and it will be found in the same form for thousands of years.
5Rs - Glass:
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Refuse - Try to avoid products that have glass packaging that cannot be reused!
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Reduce - Try buying beverages with crates and glass packaging that are refillable!
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Reuse - Bottles and jars are perfect for storing things, reuse them!
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Repurpose - Bottles can become lamps or windows. Use your imagination!
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Recycle - Be careful to keep you glass waste intact so it is more easily recycled!
Common questions
What is glass made of?
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Made from sand, limestone and soda ash, glass is 100% natural.
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How many times can glass be recycled?
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Glass can be infinitely recycled trough melting.
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How is glass recycled?
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Glass waste is washed, sorted by color, broken and ground. After which the impurities are removed and the grind is melted and transformed into granules (raw material for recycled glass products).
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How long does it take for glass to decompose?
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Roughly 1 million years