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History of Glass The use of glass can be traced back to ancient civilizations. Mesopotamians invented the glass making process about 4000 years ago after discovering that a mixture of sand, lime and soda under the right temperature makes glass. Archaeologists have also discovered glass objects from other ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece and Syria, dating as far back as 1500 BC. Glass became a highly valued commodity, only accessible by wealthy individuals in the society. The onset of the industrial era brought about many innovations in the manufacturing sector. It became easier and cost effective to produce glass, consequently making glass affordable to everyone. Furthermore, there was a rise in demand for the use of glass as packaging material especially from the food and beverage industry. Consumer behavior also changed as people embraced consumerism without knowledge of the harm they are causing to the environment. In developing countries, the glass industry follows the l...