Cracked Up Building Panels for Eco-Friendly Architectural Panache
Katie Cordrey — March 18, 2009 — Eco
References: secondglass.net
Ron Sundholm, president and founder of Second Glass in Portland, OR, got the idea for his windshield glass recycling company when he saw all the glass going into a dumpster at a shop where he was getting his own windshield replaced.
These days, Sundholm gets broken windshields from local glass shops, and employs his unique process for recycling the windshields using a patent-pending cold formula. After recycling the windshields, Sundholm turns them into a variety of products, including shower enclosures, office walls, dividers and other items.
These days, Sundholm gets broken windshields from local glass shops, and employs his unique process for recycling the windshields using a patent-pending cold formula. After recycling the windshields, Sundholm turns them into a variety of products, including shower enclosures, office walls, dividers and other items.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Building Materials - The trend towards eco-friendly building materials is an opportunity for companies like Second Glass to offer sustainable alternatives to traditional materials.
2. Circular Economy - Second Glass is contributing to the circular economy by recycling windshields and turning them into new products, highlighting the potential for other companies to do the same.
3. Upcycling - The practice of upcycling waste materials, like broken windshields, into valuable products is a growing trend that presents innovative opportunities for companies across various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry can benefit from using eco-friendly building materials, like recycled windshield glass, in place of traditional materials to reduce waste and environmental impact.
2. Manufacturing - Manufacturing companies can explore upcycling waste materials into new products, like Second Glass does with windshields, as a way to reduce waste and offer sustainable options for consumers.
3. Interior Design - Interior design companies can incorporate upcycled materials, such as Second Glass's recycled windshield glass, into their designs for a unique and sustainable aesthetic.
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