Decorative lamps with recycled glass bottles: an eco-friendly alternative

Abstract

Glass waste is difficult to degrade, so it remains in the environment for approximately 4000 years. Hence, it is important to reuse and recover them. The objective of this research was to find a novel way to revalue glass waste by creating decorative lamps of different models and sizes, thereby generating potential economic income. A bibliographic review was carried out to know the different reuse options. Later, lamps were made based on glass bottles and electrical supplies to fulfill their functionality. Surveys of potential customers were used to measure the product's acceptance level and price. Finally, the cost of bottle valorization was summarized. As a result of this research, an attractive and economical product was achieved. 85% of those surveyed liked the product and were willing to pay the defined value. Likewise, a cost table was prepared, which shows that the sales price of the decorative lamps is 15 USD. It is concluded that the valorization of glass is viable with products like the one presented in this work, which are attractive and economically achievable.