West Elm Recycled Glass Bud Vases

West Elm has an interesting collection of recycled glass products. The photo above shows multiple tiny jewel tone recycled glass bud vases that are only 5.3 inches high and sell for a very affordable $6.00 each plus shipping. They also coordinate with West Elm’s Recycled-Glass Collection. 

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These 3 piece recycled glass vases stack to form one wine bottle for easy storage. They come in two sizes at 8 inches high ($14 plus shipping) or 12 inches high ($19 dollars plus shipping).

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Missoula Montana Company to Make Recycled Glass and Concrete Blocks

"Greencrete Products has spent more than 2-years researching and developing a way to use locally recycled glass in building products and is about to release the first materials to market."

"The company has purchased a special block machine which allows recycled glass compounds to be mixed with concrete, producing bricks that be used in retaining walls and similar projects. The glass can be mixed in different colors adding a designer touch to a brick that is both durable, and environmentally-friendly at the same time."

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Perhaps the Most Famous Recycled Glass Bottle in the World? The "I Dream of Jeannie" Bottle was Created from a Recycled Glass Bottle!

by Donald Deane, posted Apr 7th 2011 2:00PM--www.tvsquad.com

"According to Barbara Eden, she's still in possession of the genie bottle from the legendary sitcom 'I Dream of Jeannie.' However, Eden said the bottle will soon be on its way to the Smithsonian and she revealed its humble origins on 'The Wendy Williams Show' (weekdays, syndicated)."

"I have the original bottle. It's at the bank in a vault. It was in [my] office for a long time and then people said, 'You know. That shouldn't be around. There's only one,'" said Eden. "So, I put it in the bank, but it's on its way to the Smithsonian."

"But, despite its iconic status, Eden revealed the prop started out as a decidedly commonplace liquor bottle. "It was a Jim Beam bottle," she said. "But, it was hand painted. That makes a difference.""

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Green Bottle Vases from Aid to Artisans

Check out the Aid to Artisans website which sells beautiful green bottle recycled glass vases from Egypt. Aid to Artisans creates economic opportunities for artisan groups around the world where livelihoods, communities, and craft traditions are marginal or at risk.


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Gulfport Mississippi Now Recycles Glass

Landscaping with Recycled Glass

Here are three great Youtube videos showing the process of landscaping with recycled glass.  I wish I had some for my yard!

All New Homes Required to be Constructed from 100% Recycled Glass by 2012!

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