Recycling glass saves energy. Making new glass means heating sand and other substances to 2,600 degrees. That requires a lot of energy and creates a lot of industrial pollution. One of the steps in glass recycling is to crush the glass and create a product called "cullet." Making recycled glass products from cullet consumes 40% less energy than making new glass from raw materials, because cullet melts at a much lower temperature. Source: About.com Due to their recycled nature, perfection and exact uniformity may escape our recycled glass products. But what they lack here, they make up for with charm and individuality. Expect slight product variations in shape, size and color, as well as quirks like small bubbles suspended in the glass.
You may notice visible seams on one side from the formation of each vase.
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