Approximately 100 million tons of waste glass are produced worldwide each year; the bulk of this glass ends up in landfills, exacerbating environmental issues. A potential solution to this issue is converting recycled glass into building materials. Since OPC manufacture is highly resource-intensive and accounts for over 5% of the world \({CO}_{2}\) emissions contribute to global warming, hence, geopolymers are one of the potent solutions, considering their eco-friendly manufacturing process. Thus, integrating the WG into geopolymer concrete opens new horizons for waste management and the direction of a greener future. Although several studies have been performed in this domain in the past years, they are the scattered outputs and lack of systematic review. Previous studies performed in this field focused mostly on mechanical performance. The current state of research significantly lacks durability properties. This review article critically summarizes the newest findings and parameters of waste glass powder (WGP)-based geopolymer, focusing on its workability, mechanical, durability, and micro-structural performance in this single paper to provide a conspicuous view of current research progress. Additionally, research gaps have been mentioned to expand future trends of research in this area. This article reveals that being an abundant source of \(Si,\) WGP is actively involved in the geopolymerization process and improves micro-structural performance. Optimal use of WGP also significantly enhances workability, mechanical, and durability performance. Up to 30% inclusion of WGP might be sustainable in geopolymer concrete with finer grain size (≤ 80 µm) and maintaining high alkaline environment for future sustainable construction.
