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Experts say your eclipse glasses aren't fully recyclable in household waste because they're made from mixed materials. You could retain these for the "eclipse of the century" in 2027, which will be observable from southern Spain and north Africa. Otherwise, donate them to local schools or astronomical societies, or repurpose them for phone photography.
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