{"id":24187,"date":"2024-10-18T14:40:23","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T14:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anthonydidonato.net\/wordpress\/?p=24187"},"modified":"2024-10-18T14:40:25","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T14:40:25","slug":"sustainable-material-spotlight-recycled-glass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.anthonydidonato.net\/wordpress\/sustainable-material-spotlight-recycled-glass\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Material Spotlight: Recycled Glass"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Infinitely recyclable glass is going mainstream in core building and design materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These days, you don\u2019t have to look far to see upcycled glass. Caterers and restaurants use Mason jars for cocktails and lemonade. DIYers repurpose wine bottles into candle holders or melt them down to create coasters or spoon rests. Glass can also be recycled for large-scale home products like countertops, wall panels and sculptured art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By some measures, glass is one of the most sustainable materials on the planet. According to the National Institutes of Health\u2019s Chemical Waste Services<\/a> (CWS), it can be recycled infinitely without losing its purity or durability. That means today\u2019s clients\u2014more than 50% of whom are interested in sustainability, according to NAR data<\/a>\u2014are increasingly attracted to recycled glass products in the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recycled Glass 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, recycled glass<\/a> is glass that has been crushed and reheated. Crushed glass can also be mixed with other materials to make concrete<\/a> products or terrazzo countertops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But one of the most sustainable things to do with old glass containers is reuse rather than recycle them, says Ravindra Duddu, Ph.D., associate professor<\/a> of civil and environmental engineering at Vanderbilt University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGlass is heavy compared to plastic, so the carbon emissions from transporting glass containers is higher compared to plastic,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, he says recycling glass can still help reduce environmental problems stemming from overburdened landfills. So, if you won\u2019t reuse it, recycling the glass is better than throwing it away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recycled Glass Trends in Home Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recycled glass, like cork<\/a>, is a time-tested material that builders and designers continue to reinvent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few ways recycled glass is used in new homes and home projects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recycled Glass Tiles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRecycled glass is easily incorporated into shower walls and kitchen backsplashes, either as a featured accent or the main event,\u201d says interior designer Claudia Martin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She says recycled glass tiles can also be installed to create a feature wall or add architectural interest to spaces. Outside, recycled glass tiles can make a pool pop, create dry \u201criver\u201d scenes through landscaping, or line a footpath with color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recycled Glass Mosaics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve probably seen colorful recycled glass used to create mosaic-like art on tabletops, vases, or light fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Martin says designers love creating custom mosaic designs for their clients. She suggests using recycled glass mosaics to frame a mirror or piece of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recycled Glass Countertops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Recycled glass countertops are unique, easy to care for and environmentally friendly, says Martin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crushed glass countertops have the aesthetic advantage of a natural material (rather than a laminate pattern-topped countertop). They are also more affordable<\/a> than granite, quartz or marble slabs, making them a viable option for a budget-conscientious homeowner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recycled Glass in Concrete Construction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhile glass has been used in construction for centuries, the utilization of waste glass in concrete as an aggregate \u2026 is a more recent application,\u201d says Duddu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using crushed glass to make concrete mix is still evolving as a potentially cutting-edge sustainable material. Duddu and others have studied the material in laboratory settings. He says it could be a way to limit glass waste, save energy, and reduce the environmental impact of mining and carbon emissions from transporting other natural building materials. However, the research done by Duddu along with his collaborators has shown that including glass particles in concrete mixes can affect strength and durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bottom line: As interest in sustainability rises, real estate professionals and builders can expect to learn about new building materials and processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding Recycled Glass Resources and Retailers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you or a client want to use recycled glass in an upcoming home project, both Martin and Duddu suggest looking online for products and companies. Your options for recycled glass production continue to expand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you are looking for recycled glass in a tile application such as a bathroom or kitchen backsplash, Ocean Mosaics<\/a> has a lot of options,\u201d says Martin. \u201cIf you are looking for glass countertops, IceStone<\/a> is a great resource.\u201d She adds that Etsy is a great website to find recycled glass d\u00e9cor and original art pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne new start-up that I have interacted with is Vitroform3D<\/a>, where they use 3D printing technologies to turn glass waste into engineered stone products as a replacement for tiles or granite countertops,\u201d says Duddu, adding that the company has even received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Infinitely recyclable glass is going mainstream in core building and design materials. These days, you don\u2019t have to look far to see upcycled glass. Caterers and restaurants use Mason jars for cocktails and lemonade. DIYers repurpose wine bottles into candle holders or melt them down to create coasters or spoon rests. Glass can also be … <\/p>\n

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