Sorting correctly. Glass waste

Glass is one of the most valuable materials for recycling, so we suggest you learn how to give it a new life properly.

Why is this important?

Glass does not decompose for millennia, but it can be recycled almost infinitely, saving energy and natural resources.

How to dispose of it correctly?
Take jars, bottles, and other glass containers to the recycling bin or a separate blue bin for glass waste.

How to prepare it?
– Remove lids and caps.
– Empty completely.
– Removing labels and washing thoroughly is not necessary.

Although sorting glass waste is quite simple, many people are reluctant to sort it, arguing that: "It's too complicated." But is it really?

Let's figure out what's true and what's a myth.

Myth 1: "You need to know hundreds of rules to avoid mistakes."
If you look a little closer, everything becomes quite simple. You cannot put the following into glass bins and blue bins for secondary raw materials (SRM):
– reinforced, automotive, and window glass in insulating glass units (take this waste to bulky waste collection points);
– heat-resistant (oven-safe), porcelain, and crystal tableware, incandescent light bulbs, mirrors. All of these should be placed in the gray/black bin for mixed waste (MSW).
Unlike recyclable glass containers, we dispose of such waste infrequently. Therefore, everything is quite simple: separate glass packaging from other waste, and you definitely won't make a mistake!

Myth 2: "You need to spend hours sorting and cleaning every jar and bottle."
Most containers require minimal attention: just remove the lid or cap, empty the container of its contents, and rinse it lightly with water.

Myth 3: "There are no containers in my yard, so sorting is pointless."
If there are no separate collection containers in your yard, report it to 115.by! You can initiate the installation through the local housing and communal services or through the homeowners' association (if one is established in your building).

Remember! Every correctly sorted glass item is not only a step towards making recycling more efficient, but also a way to protect nature and save money. After all, using waste as secondary raw materials has a positive impact on production and consumption processes:
– significantly reduces energy consumption;
– reduces greenhouse gas emissions and the burden on the environment.

This, in turn, leads to:
– increased energy efficiency of the economy;
– conservation of primary natural resources;
– reduced cost of the final product;
– prevention of environmental damage.