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3 facts about our glasses made from recycled glass
GLASS – WHERE IT COMES FROM AND WHAT IT DOES TO US
The oldest man-made glass probably dates back to around 3500 BC in the Near East. Glass was produced as a by-product of glazes.
From that moment on, this form of production has never left humanity alone. The fascination with the stable and transparent material continues to this day.
We associate purity, joy, refreshment, aesthetics and much more with glasses. They are part of our everyday lives and adorn billions of display cabinets, kitchen cabinets and dining tables around the world. They are thrown into the air at major celebrations such as weddings, New Year's Eve parties or birthdays and faces beaming with joy look at them with enthusiasm. We associate countless rituals with them. Glass is part of our lives and that is what makes it so valuable.
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Questions & Answers
Yes, the glasses can be cleaned in the dishwasher without any problems
The glasses are made from 80% recycled glass. Unfortunately, the use of 100% recycled glass is currently not possible in Portugal, as the recycling process works differently there than in Germany.
The glasses are mouth-blown in a family-run factory in the Marinha Grande region. The region in the north of Portugal is known for its work with glass.
Our glasses are mouth-blown. To create the bubble effect, the mouth blowers sprinkle some powder (sodium) onto the molten glass before giving them their shape. As this is a genuine handmade process, the quantity, size and placement of the bubbles are absolutely unique from piece to piece.