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Inspired by Glass Half Full’s research partnership with Tulane University on the use of recycled glass sand for coastal and marshland restoration, researchers at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg campus are collaborating with Tulane University to see how glass sand might help Texas agriculture. Glass Half Full use an Andela Pulverizer at…
Glass Half Full has built their very successful glass recycling business in New Orleans with one of our most popular glass pulverizer systems, the GP-05L. This machine recycles glass waste glass at a rate of 1-2 tons per hour, the end result is a clean glass sand appropriate for coastal restoration. Glass Half Full has…
You are starting a business, an innovative startup, a glass recycling business. Congratulations! Now it’s time to think about growth and expansion. But how do you grow your business? And for those considering start-up or change-up to a glass recycling business, what are the potential opportunities for growth? Where does the revenue come from? How…
Do I Need a Glass Crusher or Glass Pulverizer? Many of our prospective customers think they need a “crusher” when they need a “pulverizer.” Both Andela crushers and pulverizers break down glass using mechanical force via our flexible impactor system. Understanding the difference between crushers and pulverizers is essential. Input, output, and end-uses for your…
Celebrating a significant step in their sustainability journey, Goodwill Outlet & Recycling Center Delaware unveiled a new Andela Products GP-MegaMini waste glass-to-sand pulverizer machine! With a generous grant from the Truist Charitable Fund, Goodwill Outlet & Recycling Center Delaware and their sustainability partners at Goodwill of Greater Washington and Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake look…
Glassphalt is an innovative asphalt that incorporates recycled glass sand. This sustainable solution addresses the challenge of disposing of mixed-color waste glass — typically unsuitable for recycling into new glass containers — generated by most recycling programs. By integrating glass sand into road and surface construction, glassphalt not only diverts glass from overflowing landfills but…
Higher filtration rate! Use our glass sand for applications where well-drained sand is most beneficial such as landscaping, rain gardens, pool-water filtration, etc. Long lasting! Glass sand doesn’t break down over time because water does not go through the particles but goes around the particles, making glass sand particles impermeable and able to hold…
Glass is an extremely versatile product, providing many utilities and conveniences in our daily lives. However, when a glass item is no longer needed then it often ends up in landfills, slowly decomposing over the course of millions of years! 11 million tons of glass (bottles, windows, industrial, etc.) is used and discarded every year,…
In the face of rising global concerns about coastal erosion and marshland destruction, Glass Half Full, a groundbreaking organization established in 2020, has emerged as a beacon of hope. Born out of a lack of glass recycling facilities in New Orleans, Glass Half Full has not only revolutionized glass recycling but has also pioneered the…
Here are 5 great landscaping glass ideas for your home: Rock Garden: If your property has a rock garden you can quickly add color and texture with glass mulch. Or use it to help suppress weeds and retain moisture in garden beds. Potted Plants: Bulk landscape glass comes in many shapes, sizes, and…
