Glass is a versatile material which is been a part of human lives for years. However, its impact on the environment has motivated its reuse, recycling, and reprocessing. Even though recycling is not new, it has gained significant traction recently. Recycled glass use is driven by environmental concerns, resource conservation, and waste reduction motives. Recycled glass is used in packaging bottles and jars. This reduces the demand for new raw materials. In the construction sector, recycled glass is used to produce eco-friendly building materials such as counterparts, insulation, and tiles. In art and decor, these glasses are used to generate unique looks for interiors.

Landscaping remains a key application area of recycled glass in recent years owing to its ability to replace traditional mulch. While the industry has made significant progress, it has some challenges to face such as contamination in recycling. However, innovations in technologies are improving sorting and processing operations. There is environmental benefit awareness among consumers that pushing recycling efforts by companies. Regulatory measures are encouraging recycling and sustainable packaging. These are likely to bring lucrative demand and high ROI for manufacturers in the coming period.