Recycling Window Glass

Recycled Glass and Windows

Created By: Cheryl Hartman & Monica Carrasco

Cheryl’s shed

Construction Glass Components: -Silica

-Sodium Oxide

-Lime

- & Small amounts of magnesia & alumina

Soda-lime-silica (window glass)

Basic Glass Specialty Glass

Sheet Glass

Polished Plate Glass

Tempered Glass

Float Glass

Laminated Glass

Wire Glass/Wired Glass

Patterned Glass

Frosted Glass/Obscure Glass

Low-Emissivity Glass

Ways to Identify…Thickness

3/32” (2.16-2.57 mm): Single Strength glass is used in small windows and picture frames

1/8” (4.32-5.14 mm): Double Strength is used in windows and larger picture frames

3/16” and ¼”: Plate is used for large windows, shelves, table tops

3/8”, ½”, and ¾”: Used for larger table tops and shelves

Production vs. Recycle 1,300 pounds of sand

400 pounds of soda ash

400 pounds of limestone

151 pounds of feldspar

24,000 gallons of water

15 million BTUs of energy

this mix melts at 2,800 degrees Fahrenheit.

requires 32% less energy

requires 50% less water

creates 20% less air pollution

saves 10 gallons of oil

saves 1.2 tons of raw materials

this mix melts at 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit

Keep in mind, REUSE requires none of these factors

Uses of Recycled Glass Fiber Glass

Glass Wool Mat, Blanket, or Board

Construction

Pipe Cover

Thermal Insulation Board

Ceiling Board

Acoustical Insulation Board

Cement Replacement

Ceramic Tiles

Paving Blocks

Added to Asphalt

Ashcrete**

Where???

Glass shops

Used construction materials or salvage businesses, such as Resale Lumber

Penny-saver newspapers (Tri-City)

Remodeling sites and remodeling businesses

Demolition sites

Yard sales and giveaways

Scoring and Breaking Glass1. Clean the surface of the glass

2. Score the glass. Aim for a uniform score with consistent pressure.

3. Break the glass after scoring

Tools Needed:- Glass cutter- Oil- Glass pliers- Cutting table- Putty knife, points, single-edged

razors

Glass Trivia Glass takes 1,000,000 years to

decompose.

Glass never wears out-it can be recycled forever.

Glass recycling saves resources-each ton of recycled glass replaces 1.2 tons of raw material (sand, limestone and soda ash).

The energy saved from recycling 1 glass bottle can run a 100-watt bulb for 4 hours.

Only 27% of the glass used in the United States is recycled.

When glass breaks, the cracks move at speeds of up to 3,000 miles per hour.

For more information go to:http://www.appropedia.org/Recycled_Glass_and_Windows

Text References1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass2. http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/pubs/docs/sw/curriculum/RRPart0316.pdf3. A review on the viable technology for construction waste recycling, Tama,

Vivian W.Y. and Tamb, C.M. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, Vol 47, Issue 3, June 2006, Pages 209-221.

4. Hochberg, Anette, Jan-Henrick-lafke, Raab, Joachim. Open/close: Windows, Doors, Gates, Loggias, Filters. Birkhauser Verlag AG, 2010.

5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Float_glass6. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempered_glass7. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glazing_in_construction (Architectural Glass)8. Innovation Forum: Use of Recycled Glass and Fly Ash For Precast Concrete. Meyer, Christian and Yunping, Xi.http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%290899-1561%281999%2911%3A2%2889%29?journalCode=jmcee79. http

://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/RecycleRex/RecyCoolClub/Newsletter/Glass/TriviaFacts.htm

10.http://factspage.blogspot.com/2010/02/14-interesting-facts-about-glass.html

1.Quartz: http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSUShP7kj_w8o85tuuQVsrqM-q_L0SCRNptJ266xRqUv210FyL9

3.Soda Ash: http://www.indmin.com/images/696/81128/Soda%20Ash%20pouring%20photo%204324.jpg

2.Lime: http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRIzcIGrxyY5BkbuhdkBU5RQHPFA2D-iKw_hwNMkNdi1SGKIQvVjQ

4.M&A: http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ7o-AiqZw5KILfbH9imYrK0DuH4Cvkic1o1mKmhoUF5DTjFQ0dlg

8.Glass shop: http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcStXymQ7O4hhZh2OK1Aq03LC-jKQG2cJkYVsjJOGdysrT5G2JVS

6.Wool Glass: http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ3lgUNdGcLW8B5-HOgC-OLSguZbh9oNHfcdnESoyHuaMuODC8Uqw

7.Glass tiles: http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSb8XCax-6Bn_ocrrkX1Nsmok-eoNoG3-igzIZgN_5Ucp_kxcIa

5.Borken Glass: http://humanitiesunderground.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/broken-glass1.jpg

Image References:

9.Glass Cutter: http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQZ0iyqnHssIuWRgR7VTwz8ysxKx12Y8Nu3ZBnhlqTUxv6dVGkt

10.Shed: http://www.appropedia.org/images/d/d2/UpcycledGreenhouse.jpg

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