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2. Glass recycling - Wikipedia

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   If the recycled glass is not going to be made into more glass, or if the glass re-processor uses newer optical sorting equipment, separation by colour at the collection point may not be required. Heat-resistant glass, such as Pyrex or borosilicate glass , must not be part of the glass recycling stream, because even a small piece of such ...

3. Disposable food packaging - Wikipedia

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   A number of manufacturers are now making disposable foodservice products from a combination of natural starches, recycled fibers, water, air, and natural minerals. [9] These composite products include cups, plates, bowls, cutlery, sandwich wraps, food containers and trays. Ideally these products are easily biodegradable and composted after use.

4. Tableware - Wikipedia

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   Historic pewter, faience and glass tableware. In recent centuries, flatware is commonly made of ceramic materials such as earthenware, stoneware, bone china or porcelain.The popularity of ceramics is at least partially due to the use of glazes as these ensure the ware is impermeable, reduce the adherence of pollutants and ease washing.

5. The 46 Best Sustainable Products and Brands to Shop in 2024 ...

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   California-based Ron Rubin Winery solves two problems in one swoop by packaging its Blue Bin Wine in a lighter, glass-lined recycled plastic bottle. The glass preserves the integrity of the wine ...

6. Recycling in the United States - Wikipedia

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   82 million – tons of materials recycled; 53.4 – percentage of all paper products recycled; 32.5 – percentage of total waste that is recycled; 100 – approximate percentage of increase in total recycling during the past decade; 8,660 – number of curbside recycling programs in 2006; 8,875 – number of curbside recycling programs in 2003

7. Plate (dishware) - Wikipedia

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   Sizes from dinner plate (bottom of stack) to saucer (top of stack) Modern plates for serving food come in a variety of sizes and types, such as: [3] Dinner plate (also full plate, meat plate, joint plate): large, 9–13 inches (23–33 cm) in diameter; [4] only buffet/serving plates are larger. This is the main (at times only) individual plate.