Uses for glass in manufacturing
Container glass
Largely centred on clear (or ‘flint’) glass, the remelting of glass is highly efficient without any adverse effects on quality or physical property. Find out more...
Brick
Powdered glass can be used as a ‘fluxing agent’ during brick and tile manufacture, leading to significant savings in energy and harmful emissions. Find out more...
Water filtration
Potentially the most exciting application, recycled glass filter media can outperform traditional sand filters to conform with ever-tightening legislative standards. Find out more...
Grit blasting
Glass grit is a totally inert material that will match, or perform better, than existing abrasive performance at far less risk to the environment. Find out more...
Concrete and cement
As a natural sand replacement and pozzolan, recycled glass has many potential applications in cement and/or concrete based products. Find out more...
Sports turfs
The use of processed sand is a popular and efficient means for this industry to meet the challenge of reducing its environmental impact. Find out more...
Fibreglass insulation
Already used extensively by this industry, there is still room for market growth where colour sorting is less critical than other applications. Find out more...
Unbound aggregate
Crushed glass is, in many respects, highly suitable for use in applications requiring volumes of unbound aggregate. Find out more...
Bituminous materials
The requirements for aggregates for bituminous materials are defined in Volume 1 of the 'Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works' issued by the Highways Agency. Find out more...
