ABSTRACT
Glass cullet as a raw material possesses a number of valuable properties: high strength, chemical stability, accessibility and relatively low cost. At present glass cullet can not be completely utilized, and it is one of the most abundant wastes. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (2005), the annual production of glass cullet since the beginning of 90-s has stabilized and is equal to 12.7-13.3 million tons. The amount of utilized glass cullet is equal to 2.7-2.8 million tons. That is, 9.9-10.7 million tons of glass cullet cannot be utilized and is accumulated on disposal damps, which is harmful for the environment. It should be noted that the tendency is not going to change. Similar situation is observed in other countries. Utilization of glass cullet is a serious problem for municipalities all over the world.
