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Disposing of drinking glasses: general waste, recycling center, or glass recycling bin?
Disposing of drinking glasses is easier than you might think once you know which type of glass goes where. Standard drinking glasses, lead crystal, and borosilicate glass all go in the general waste—never in the glass recycling bin. Glas Adamer explains the rules, shows how to handle broken glass safely, and lists the best alternatives for intact glassware.
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Cutting glass: What works and what doesn't?
Cutting glass sounds simple, but it is only the case with the right type of glass. Float glass, mirror glass, and patterned glass can be cleanly processed with a glass cutter. Toughened safety glass (ESG) cannot: any attempt to cut it will immediately shatter the pane. Learn which types of glass can be cut, how to correctly cut float glass step by step, and when having it cut to size by a professional is the smarter solution.
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What is float glass? The practical guide for your project
What exactly is float glass, and when is it truly sufficient for your project? In this practical guide, we explain how float glass is manufactured, what thicknesses and properties are available, and the differences between low-iron glass, tempered safety glass (ESG), and laminated safety glass (VSG). Including concrete recommendations for every application, a clear decision-making table, and the most common purchasing mistakes you should avoid. For anyone who wants to make the right choice for their next glass project, with no detours.
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Heat-resistant glass: The ultimate buying guide 2026
Heat-resistant glass is not all the same. Those who choose the wrong fireplace glass, kitchenware, or industrial panes risk material damage, safety issues, and, in a commercial context, legal consequences. This guide explains the differences between borosilicate glass, toughened safety glass (ESG), glass ceramic, and quartz glass, with precise details.
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Custom safety glass: toughened or laminated?
ESG or VSG? When ordering custom safety glass, you must choose the right type, otherwise you risk costly mistakes. This guide explains the difference, lists specific areas of application with glass thicknesses, and shows when each type is legally required.
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Flat Glass: Areas of Application & Fields of Use
Flat glass is used in the construction, automotive, furniture, and electronics industries, and through various coatings, it versatilely and aesthetically combines transparency, safety, energy efficiency, and modern design in everyday life.
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What is safety glass necessary for?
Safety glass is used to protect people and property, as it reacts in a controlled manner when broken and offers high, permanently reliable stability in the form of tempered safety glass (ESG) or laminated safety glass (VSG).
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Modern flat glass manufacturing explained simply
Today, flat glass production is based on the float process, in which molten glass floats on tin, creating uniform, high-quality glass surfaces for numerous applications.
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