The highest value product made from recycled glass bottles and jars is new glass bottles and jars. Another high-value end product is fiberglass insulation. Both of these end uses require recycled glass that is color-sorted and free of all contaminants.
Glass that does not meet the specifications for manufacture into new glass containers can be used for a variety of “secondary” applications. These include countertops and floors, landscaping, tile, abrasives, filtration and as an ingredient in roadway products.
