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Yellow Pages’ Data Show Recycling Trends

Ashley Schiller, November 20th, 2008

Metal continues to be one of the country's most recycled materials, according to Yellow Pages, whose data shows that 21 percent of total calls are from users looking for a place to drop off their aluminum. Consumers have also shown an increased interest in recycling bulky items.  Auto parts, computers, VCRs, and refrigerators account for 20 percent of Yellow Pages' ... read more

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Pennsylvania Township Grows Successful Recycling Program

Jennifer Berry, October 17th, 2008

Two decades ago, the residents of Hopewell Township in Cumberland County, Pa., began New Hope Recyclers. Originally started to reduce the need for a second landfill in the township (to which the residents were opposed), the recycling program has grown into a successful, single-stream system, according to PublicOpinionOnline.com. "Some of us decided that if we didn't want this landfill we would ... read more

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Tips for Recycling Blue Glass

Richelle Meiss, August 29th, 2008

There are two important distinctions to consider when recycling blue glass: It is less commonly used than other colors (e.g. clear, green) of glass, which reduces the demand for recycled content. Blue glass is often used to make treated glass, such as ceramics and artwork. Treated glass has a different recycling process than container glass, meaning just because your local recycling program ... read more

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Facts About Blue Glass

Richelle Meiss, August 28th, 2008

Iron impurities in glass cause it to have a blue color. Manufacturers often add cobalt oxide to glass in order to make it a deeper blue color. Blue glass is often used for cosmetics, certain wines and elite drinking waters.  The Glass Business The U.S. is home to over 49 glass manufacturing plants and 65 cullet processing plants.  A typical plant can process ... read more

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Raquel Fagan, August 28th, 2008


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Products Created From Recycled Glass

Trey Granger, December 31st, 2007

The highest value product made from recycled glass bottles and jars is new glass bottles and jars. Another high-value end product is fiberglass insulation. Both of these end uses require recycled glass that is color-sorted and free of all contaminants. Glass that does not meet the specifications for manufacture into new glass containers can be used for a variety of “secondary” ... read more

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How Glass is Recycled

Trey Granger, December 31st, 2007

Glass recycling “closes the loop,” turning recycled glass containers into new bottles and jars. Glass goes through a series of steps before it becomes new products. 1. Glass Collection Haulers collect glass from consumers and take it to materials recovery facilities. Consumers place recyclables in curbside bins or at glass drop-off collection sites, or return glass bottles through a container deposit program. Glass ... read more

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Facts About Glass Recycling

Trey Granger, December 28th, 2007

Here are some interesting facts about glass and recycling: 80: Percentage of glass that is estimated to be recycled into new containers. 3.0 million: Amount, in tons, of glass that was recovered for recycling in 2009 according to the U.S. EPA. 80: Approximate percentage of glass beverage containers in California that gets recycled, mostly due to bottle bills that encourage recycling by offering ... read more

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Benefits of Recycling Glass

Trey Granger, December 28th, 2007

It is important to recycle glass because it is 100 percent recyclable. Glass bottles and jars are an integral part of any community recycling program. They can be recycled endlessly without any loss in purity or quality. Also, glass manufacturers require high-quality recycled container glass to meet market demands for new glass containers. Cullet, or recycled glass, is always part of ... read more

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Explaining the Bottle Bill

Trey Granger, September 21st, 2007

Because recycling is mandated on a local level, different states can decide how to incentivize participation. One option that has gained popularity is the bottle bill. The bottle bill allows for consumers to pay an extra charge when purchasing beverage containers. This charge is then totally or partially refunded when the container is recycled at a certified redemption center. While most programs ... read more

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