Globally, glass manufacturing emits at least 86 million tons of carbon dioxide annually. However, a new type of glass called LionGlass, developed by Penn State researchers, offers the potential to reduce this carbon output by 50%. Not only does this innovative glass demand considerably less energy f
I’m still waiting until we switch to transparent aluminum. some crazy Scottish guy in San Fransisco traded the formula for a bunch of plexiglas back in the mid-80s.
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Ohhhh! Greener as in more environmentally friendly, not color.
pass, I want clear glass.
I’m still waiting until we switch to transparent aluminum. some crazy Scottish guy in San Fransisco traded the formula for a bunch of plexiglas back in the mid-80s.
this stuff? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium_oxynitride
yes
But is it cost effective?
Glass that’s greener?
Shouldn’t it be the grass that’s always greener?
Oh that ok. It’s not green on this side.