Glass Beach: Radical Example of Natural Recycling


	Glass Beach: Radical Example of Natural Recycling

chestnut501

9-21-2009 12:07 PM

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nature, ecosystems, geography, travel, ecology, beaches, green

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9-21-2009 12:17 PM

wiganfootie

Bet that looks beautiful in the sun

9-23-2009 10:41 AM

katsteevns

I always called it Sand Glass. Many coastal inhabitants collect it and display it in clear glass jars on their mantel pieces.

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