The Origins of Glass 25

These minerals all have to be mined before they can be sent to the factory and put into production.

One advantage of making products out of cullet is that it avoids the need to mine virgin materials.

While glassmaking is pretty cool, there’s nothing magical about this process. Pros have it down to an art these days. 

Although the process is pretty much the same, recycling glass helps keep materials out of landfills and prevents further mining.

Besides the clear and shiny products you’re familiar with, glass can show up in all sorts of products and uses.