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Infographic – From flat glass to flat glass
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Dismantling
Windows and/or glazings are dismantled from building before replacement (renovation) or demolition.
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Collecting
Windows and/or glazings are collected separately from other building products.
![SEPARATING](https://glassforeurope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/recycling-scheme_back5-150x150.png)
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Separating
Glass is separated from other window components (aluminium, plastics, wood, etc.).
![CLEANING](https://glassforeurope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/recycling-scheme_back4-150x150.png)
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Cleaning
Glass is cleaned from impurities to fulfill end-of-waste criteria. Once cleaned, ‘Cullet’ from building glass should primarily be used in flat glass making (closed-loop recycling). Depending on the ‘cullet’ quality, it can be recycled in other glass sub-sectors.
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