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Turning Recycled Glass into Sand is Helping Rebuild Louisiana's Eroding Coastline
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By crushing discarded glass bottles into fine sand, the grassroots initiative Glass Half Full is actively restoring Louisiana's rapidly disappearing wetlands. This innovative recycling project keeps thousands of tons of waste out of landfills while providing the exact materials needed for vital coastal protection and disaster relief.
By crushing discarded glass bottles into fine sand, the grassroots initiative Glass Half Full is actively restoring Louisiana’s rapidly disappearing wetlands. This innovative recycling project keeps thousands of tons of waste out of landfills while providing the exact materials needed for vital coastal protection and disaster relief.