From Broken Glass To Photo Frame Using Cardboard! Easy DIY Recycling!

Turn some broken glass into a unique and amazing photo frame for your home or as a gift for a loved one using nothing more than a few lay-around items.
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Materials Used for this project:
Glass from old frame (Re-use)
Cardboard
Styrofoam
Paper Towels
PVA, Craft, or Wood glue diluted 3 parts glue to 1 part water
Acrylic or Craft Paint
Clear, water-based Sealant
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Key Facts:
Paper waste like advertisement fliers, cardboard, and other paper products can have negative environmental impacts like:
1. Deforestation: The production of paper requires the harvesting of trees. Large-scale logging for paper production contributes to deforestation, which leads to loss of biodiversity, disruption of ecosystems, and increased carbon emissions.
2. Water and Energy Consumption: The paper manufacturing process is resource-intensive, requiring significant amounts of water and energy. Producing one ton of paper can consume over 17 trees and approximately 20,000 gallons of water.
3. Pollution: Paper production can lead to air and water pollution. The process releases harmful chemicals, such as chlorine and other bleaching agents, into the environment. These chemicals can contaminate water sources and harm aquatic life.
4. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The decomposition of paper waste in landfills produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Methane is approximately 25 times more effective at trapping heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide, contributing to climate change.
5. Landfill Space: Paper waste occupies a significant amount of landfill space. Although paper is biodegradable, its presence in landfills is problematic due to the large volumes of waste generated and the slow decomposition rate under landfill conditions.
6. Recycling Challenges: While paper is recyclable, contamination and mixed paper grades can complicate the recycling process. Not all paper products are equally recyclable, and items like coated paper, greasy pizza boxes, and paper towels may not be suitable for recycling.
7. Energy-Intensive Recycling Process: While recycling paper is more environmentally friendly than producing new paper, the recycling process itself still requires energy and water. However, recycling paper saves approximately 60% of the energy and 50% of the water compared to producing new paper from raw materials.
8. Waste Management Costs: Managing paper waste, including collection, transportation, and processing, incurs costs for municipalities and waste management systems. These costs can be significant, especially in areas with high paper consumption.
Despite these negative impacts, using recycled paper, reducing paper consumption, and opting for digital alternatives can help mitigate the environmental effects of paper waste. Additionally, supporting sustainable forestry practices and responsible paper production can contribute to more eco-friendly paper use.