Glass bottles and jars

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Can I recycle Glass bottles and jars?

New glass is made from raw materials that need to be quarried and processed. By recycling, you can help reduce fossil fuel usage and CO2 emissions' but it's important to note that glass items that aren't bottles and jars, like flower vases, should be donated, disposed of, or upcycled.?

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New glass is made from raw materials that need to be quarried and processed. By recycling, you can help reduce fossil fuel usage and CO2 emissions' but it's important to note that glass items that aren't bottles and jars, like flower vases, should be donated, disposed of, or upcycled.?

Glass bottles and jars in assorted colors.

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