Glass waste refers to any discarded material made of glass, including glass bottles, jars, broken glass, and other glass products. Glass waste is a significant environmental concern as it can take hundreds or even thousands of years to decompose in landfills, leading to the accumulation of waste and the depletion of natural resources.

Fortunately, glass is a highly recyclable material, meaning it can be melted down and reformed into new products repeatedly without losing quality. Recycling glass not only reduces waste in landfills but also conserves energy and natural resources. Additionally, recycling glass helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as it requires less energy to recycle glass than to produce new glass from raw materials.