Laminated Glass

#1

Hi All

What are companies doing with their laminated glass from redundant office fitouts?
Any causes or places where it can be reused in Cape Town or recycled?

Thanks

#2

This is an interesting issue! See response below I got from Compass Glass in Cape Town. It begs to question the sustainability of laminated glass if it has no end-of-life options…

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#3

Hi Zoe and Francois

This type of glass is not recyclable and I believe internationally where it is being “recycled” the residual waste from the process is fairly hazardous… I think we should generate a new design challenge and design this type of material out! Who is keen?

#4

I would suggest that the glass sheets are re-used in their entirety - I am sure there is a market for them (and a business opportunity for someone to collect and re-sell?). One of the problems with alternatives is that the National Building Regulations require the use of Laminated glass in the majority of cases, for public safety reaasons.