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Black Recycled Glass Chippings A deep, almost light-absorbing black with a glittering edge wherever the light catches them, Black Recycled Glass Chippings give a project the kind of contemporary depth that ordinary aggregate simply can’t match. They look striking against pale paving, dramatic in a planter, and quietly luxurious indoors as a top dressing or decorative feature. And they’re a green choice. Every chipping in the bag was once a glass bottle or jar that would otherwise have ended up in landfill. How black recycled glass chippings are made The process is genuinely circular. Used bottles and jars are collected, sorted, and melted at high temperature. A permanent dye is added to the molten glass to produce the deep, consistent black — the colour is part of the glass itself, not a coating, so it cannot rub off, flake or fade. The hardened glass is then crushed into angled chippings, tumbled to take the sharp edges off, and graded into medium and large sizes ready for bagging. Two things matter about that. The integral colour means the chippings won’t release dye or pigment into the water supply when they get wet, so they’re safe to use around planters, ponds and outdoor features. And the smoothing stage means you can handle the chippings safely without the worry that goes with freshly crushed glass. Where Black Recycled Glass Chippings work Both indoors and outdoors. Both DIY and professional. The angled facets catch the light differently depending on where you place them, which is why they tend to suit modern, design-led projects: Top dressing for planters and pots — instant contrast against green foliage or pale ceramics. Decorative borders, contrast bands and feature areas in landscaping and garden design. Rockeries and around stepping stones where you want a modern, almost architectural finish. Indoor display in vases, bowls, centrepieces and interior accents — the colour and texture do all the work. Memorial gardens where the deep black pairs beautifully with red, dark grey or black granite headstones and surrounds. Terrazzo and decorative concrete as part of a polished aggregate finish. For memorial use, the chippings pair well with most coloured granites — particularly Pandora red, Aurora red and other deep tones — and can be used as a complete cover or mixed with a contrasting colour like white quartz for a striking two-tone finish. Sizes, packaging and how much to order Graded into medium and large pieces and supplied in standard bags. Pick the size based on the look you want: medium for a cleaner, more uniform finish; large for more visible texture and reflection. Project Coverage guide 1 × 25 kg bag ~0.25 m² at recommended decorative depth (50 mm) 4 × 25 kg bags ~1 m² at decorative depth 1 tonne (bulk bag) ~10–12 m² at decorative depth Average single Irish grave ~6 × 25 kg bags as a full cover