U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says approximately 13 million tons of glass waste was generated across the country in 2006. Only about 22% was recovered for recycling.

With increased awareness of the need to protect the environment, some individuals have come up with innovative ways to re-use normally discarded products.  In this report, VOA's June Soh shows how a glass artist in a Maryland suburb is doing his part to make a positive difference in preserving the environment for future generations.  Carol Pearson narrates the story.