Creative strategies in utilizing glass and fabric waste

Glass and fabric are two commodities that significantly contribute to waste generation. However, there are people that able to utilize both types of waste and provide significant economic benefits as well, that meaningful in supporting the green economy activities. This article is an analysis of how the creative use of glass and fabric waste exists in our society, especially in small and medium enterprise (SMEs) activities. Through field studies, investigations into the activities of small craftsmen who utilize glass and fabric waste, as well as from literature data and interviews, can be identified and classified the types of methods, processing techniques and skills of local human resources. From the results of the study, it was found that there were several types of utilization of fabric and glass waste that varied from simple to complex in their processing systems. These findings provide information and recommendations for the application of appropriate models to communities, industries and institutions that are concerned on controlling glass and fabric waste.