Glass Recycling

Is there any relationship between the economy of Hong Kong and the glamour of Christmas lights?

If yes, the number of light bulbs used in those lights may serve as a good indicator of our economy and a good reminder of our landfill.

Hong Kong Figures: 14,000 tonnes of waste going to landfill daily
Out of 14,000 tonnes of waste, 300 tons are waste glass, and the recycle rate for waste glass is just 1-2%

Unlike plastic, waste glass cannot be recycled into resins. It is costly to collect, and process them. Fortunately, in 2005, one company in Hong Kong found an innovative solution to solve this perplexing problem.
Eco-glass Block - using recycled glass as a major constituent in the production of concrete blocks
For more details, please see the link below.
http://www.laputa-eco.com/Profile.html