Using reclaimed glass helps save valuable resources commonly used in the production of high volume 'everyday' or 'new' glassware. The 'savings' in raw material are of course substantial and the glass is therefore considered to be 'environmentally friendly' when compared to other types of glassware. Recycled glass can be processed at lower kiln temperatures - representing a saving in fuel costs of as much as 25% when compared with some glass producers.
In addition:
Recycling reduces the demand for raw materials. There is no shortage of the materials used, but they do have to be quarried from our landscape, so from this point of view, there are environmental advantages to recovering and recycling glass. For every tonne of recycled glass used, 1.2 tonnes of raw materials are preserved.
Recycling reduces the amount of waste glass which needs to be landfilled. Although glass is inert and is not directly hazardous to the environment, it will remain there indefinitely.
Taking part in recycling the waste we produce makes us think about the effect we are having on our environment and enables us to contribute towards a greater level of sustainability. Check out the following products:
Recycled Glass Bouquet Vase - From £5.00
The green tinge to the glass adds a very attractive quality to these vases. The classic green tint of the original and genuine recycled glass is an indicator that the product is what it claims to be. The overall rustic appearance is the final confirmation that you have chosen the genuine article.
Recycled Glass Bowl - £7.49
This beautiful recycled glass bowl is great for all occasions - from a fruit bowl on your kitchen table to floating candles on water at a Wedding (as one of our Directors could vouch for).
Recycled Glass Jug - £12.50
This beautiful recycled glass jug will brighten up any dinner table especially if dining alfresco.
Recycled Glass Jars - From £4.00
These beautiful recycled square glass jars come with cork stopper and help brighten up and tidy up any kitchen. Great for anything from biscuits to pasta.
Recycled Glasses - From £4.99
From Hi-Balls to tumblers, wine to champagne glasses - we have them all.
For more information, please contact Sara Hobbin on 07885975671/ Sarahobbin@btinternet.com
Ecotopia.co.uk is your ethical online supermarket for everyday products, ethical gifts, eco-friendly gadgets, fair trade and natural groceries. Established in 2002 with assistance from the Prince's Trust, Ecotopia assists people in leading a more natural and lower impact lifestyle. For the largest choice of eco friendly products, ecotopia.co.uk has to be the one stop website for all your eco friendly products. With so many different ecologically sound products to complete your every need around the home, garden or even self-pampering, we can help you decide on how well you want to conserve your planet and lower your level of pollution. For those of you, who have an interest in gadgetry; why not browse the lists of eco gadgets, from our solar powered Glow Bricks and shavers to our hydrogen fuel cell racing cars and education sets. We include a wide variety of water powered and wind up gadgets to compliment our exciting range of eco gadgets.
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