Discarded glass is becoming a huge issue in the US. Every year, the US produces about 12 million tons of glass, of which about 3 million tons get recycled, while about 9 million tons are dumped in landfills. Latest innovations are trying to address this issue.
For instance, engineers are now building a bridge in Whitney Point, New York, in which they are using discarded glass. The $21.2 million U.S. Route 11 bridge project is incorporating 106 tons of recycled waste glass into the concrete used for the new bridge, sidewalks, curbs, and barriers. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the approach is expected to prevent more than 72 tons of carbon dioxide emissions while keeping glass out of landfills.
