Global trends are moving towards a circular economy to replace the deeply grounded linear
economics and waste management. Circular economy implies and the protection of human rights
through sustainable development, global security natural resources, combating climate change,
energy security, insurance sufficient amounts of food, reducing inequalities, preservation of health
and a cleaner environment and the rights of future generations to resources, etc. The policy of
procurement of raw materials in the circular economy is focused on the use of secondary raw
materials. A big challenge for modern production is to use different types of waste to obtain new
products without the use of raw materials. This kind of production requires new knowledge,
adaptation of existing technologies or new technologies, new jobs, etc. Large amounts of vegetative
residues are produced annually by agriculture. Agricultural waste is very often incinerated or disposed
of on land and is still not used. Most of the agricultural waste ashes consist of silicon dioxide along
with other oxides which may vary according to region and atmosphere of the local conditions. This
paper gives an overview of the possibilities of using agricultural waste for obtaining glass and glass
ceramics. Previous research has shown that various types of glass and glass-ceramics can be
successfully obtained from agricultural waste, which can be used in construction, medicine, various
composites, etc. (Informative article)
