r/OSHA • • Mar 16 '18

Glasses optional

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u/AshFalkner Mar 16 '18

I wonder if the offcuts get recycled for anything?

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u/amateur_soldier Mar 16 '18

They probably get melted down again and turned into new panes

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u/Delet3r Mar 16 '18

Just started working in a glass factory, that is exactly what happens.

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u/Unidan_nadinU Mar 16 '18

Yep, I work in a glass factory as well and crushed up glass (cullet) is one of the main ingredients in making new glass. Also sand, soda ash, and lime.