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With growing concerns over the state of our environment, most people want to do the right thing and recycle as much as possible. However, it can be confusing to know what to recycle and where. Here at Seton, we want to make things as easy as possible for you and your employees to recycle effectively.

Our glass recycling signs are bright, bold and easy to read. Whether it’s wine, beer bottles, jam jars, light bulbs and more, we have the signage for it.

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Although more than a quarter of the UK’s total waste ends up in a landfill, it’s not healthy for us to continue to dispose of rubbish in this way.
It’s not all bad news though. As awareness of environmental issues grows, more individuals and businesses are making a difference and recycling as much as possible. If you want to do your bit, then recycling is a very effective way to start.

Here at Seton, we don’t want to preach. We simply want to support you in looking after our environment. Our huge range of recycling signs are designed to help individuals, businesses and local authorities to reduce waste and recycle more, making better use of resources and helping to tackle climate change. For example, our WRAP Cut-Out Photographic Recycling Signs, with its contemporary cut-out design, clearly indicates the correct container for your mixed glass recycling.

Informational recycling signs should be placed around workspaces and public areas to inform staff and visitors of your organisation’s preferred approach to waste disposal.
Your recycling sign needs will depend on the nature of your business or organisation and which materials you want to gather for recycling. All our recycling signs come in a range of colours and designs, so that you can choose the most suitable for your work environment. Our photographic signs such as the WRAP Glass Waste Recycling Pictorial Signs are designed to make the glass recycling process as clear as crystal for your employees.

If you’re after something more simplistic, then you may be interested in our Mixed Glass - WRAP Glass Waste Recycling Signs which is a Text/Symbol version of the pictorial sign. Our versatile range of signs mean you can choose the most suitable version for your workplace.

It’s not just the office environment that signs are suitable for though. Our signs are also ideal for cafes, restaurants, bars, hospitals, Schools, warehouses, factories, or anywhere else!

All our recycling signage is self adhesive, removable and repositionable. So if your workplace moves, or just need to move your sign somewhere else, it’s zero fuss.

All signs in our range incorporate WRAP's 'Recycle Now' logo which is increasingly being used by a huge range of organisations including major brands, retailers, local authorities and community groups to ensure waste is disposed of in the least harmful ways.

Why Recycle Glass?


Purchasing glass recycling signs is a health and safety obligation for many organisations, as well as being an ethical and environmental duty.

When your staff, customers and visitors see the glass recycling symbol on compliant waste disposal bins, it also adds to your reputation as an eco-friendly and safety-conscious business.

There are also hazardous waste regulations to be aware of, especially if your glass recycling signs are used in conjunction with bins to dispose of items such as laboratory glassware and bottles that have contained chemicals, solvents or inflammable liquids. Your glass recycling logo may need to be displayed next to vital COSSH guidance on handling glass contaminated by hazardous substances.

Is It Illegal To Throw Away Glass?


There are strict laws regarding waste disposal in the UK now. This is designed not only to encourage organisations to display glass recycling signs for environmental reasons, but also to avoid work-related accidents that have legal ramifications.

It is a major health and safety risk if you fail to have proper glass disposal measures in place. If you don’t give sufficient thought to how to dispose of broken glass, then you are putting both your staff and waste disposal personnel in danger.

Can You Recycle Broken Glass?


So, can broken glasses be recycled? They certainly can. In fact, broken glass recycling is just as important as the recycling of any other glass.

The glass recycling signs that you strategically place ensure that all glass items are safely disposed of – broken or unbroken. Then, as glass can be melted down and reused indefinitely, you are also helping the environment.

Keep in mind also that it’s good practice to inform staff on how to dispose of glass safely and sensibly, especially when it is broken or cracked. Those glass recycling signs may end up being ignored, so regular reminders are important.

Is All Glass Recyclable?


You may be wondering, can you recycle glass of all types? Your glass recycling signs – with their clear recyclable glass symbol – may need to be accompanied by organisation-specific guidance on what to put in the safe disposal bins beneath.

For example, mirror glass, light bulbs and laminated window glass all have a specialist coating that makes them unsuitable for melting down and reusing.

Also, when putting up glass recycling signs, do not encourage disposal of cookware such as Pyrex dishes and microwave accessories. These glass items are designed to be heat resistant and therefore can cause problems in the glass recycling process.

Ceramics are also not included in glass recycling processes. You should still consider separating glass and ceramic waste though, for health and safety reasons, with information on what to place in receptacles featuring glass recycling signs.

Finally, if your organisation uses glass in different colours, your glass recycling signs and bins may need to separate them. Recycling is still possible, but specialists keep each colour of glass together.

What Happens to Recycled Glass?


When you have clear policies and procedures for separating glass in your workplace – including those essential glass recycling signs – what happens to the waste?

Glass processed during recycling becomes a substance called ‘cullet’. Demand for this is high, as it is used to manufacture new bottles, jars, windows and fibreglass. Also, recycled glass can become tiny glass beads used for industrial purposes.

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Where can I find out more information?

For more information regarding why it is important to recycle, as well as top tips on doing your part to conserve resources and the environment; don't miss our comprehensive guide on Recycling in Business.