Abstract: How glass objects have evolved from simple artefacts valued for their appearance to sophisticated devices that have transformed our lives through their ability to manipulate light. Optical properties are the beating heart of glass technology [1–5]. Imagine the amazement…

Recycling glass does not degrade it, and manufacturing it can be carbon-free. So why are countries still burying glass in the ground? Glass can be recycled infinitely without losing any of its properties. Why, then, are most countries — with…