Cullet is scrap glass that has been broken or damaged that is melted and used again.
Why is this important?
Glass is a non-biodegradable waste and comprises a lot of the landfills. Glass cannot be decomposed naturally, although it darkens in color but still remains glass in composition. Though it is not harmful to human health, it does take up space in our landfills.
Where does Cullet come from?
Glass can be collected from household items, windows, collector items. Gabbert collects from some glass blowers that still exist in WV. (Our tour guide did inform us that the number of Cullet suppliers is dwindling.) Once the glass is collected it is separated into color piles, as different colors of glass are not chemically compatible for each other .
The footage below is from the cullet piles at Gabbert Cullet.
What do you think the most valuable colors are?
What do you think the most common colors are and why?
(I PLAN TO DO A VOICE OVER VERSION)
Fun Fact!- Gabbert Cullet works with landscapers directly for a mulch like product for decorative landscaping.
Where is our closet glass recycling center?
- See more at: http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/RecyclingGlass.php#sthash.WWTSAyyH.dpuf
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