- Glass is 100% recyclable. This means that it can be recycled over and over again without losing any of its quality or purity.
- Recycling one glass bottle can save enough energy to power a lightbulb for four hours.
- It takes about one million years for a glass bottle to decompose in a landfill.
- Glass can be recycled into new bottles and jars, as well as other products like insulation, countertops, and even jewelry.
- Recycling glass helps to conserve natural resources, reduce energy use, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
- In some states or countries, you can earn money for recycling glass bottles and jars through deposit programs.
- Glass recycling also helps to reduce litter and keep our communities clean and beautiful.
- Recycling just one glass bottle can save enough energy to power a computer for 25 minutes.
- Glass is made from natural materials like sand, soda ash, and limestone, so recycling it helps to conserve these resources.
- Glass recycling has been around for thousands of years, with evidence of glass being recycled as far back as ancient Rome!
