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Recycling - Coggle Diagram
Recycling
Benefits
Conserves natural resources such as timber, water and minerals
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How to recycle
Paper
Paper is taken from the bin and deposited in a large recycling container along with paper from other recycling bins.
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The separated paper is then washed with soapy water to remove inks, plastic film, staples and glue. The paper is put into a large holder where it is mixed with water to create ‘slurry’.
By adding different materials to the slurry, different paper products can be created, such as cardboard, newsprints or office paper.
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The paper is left to dry, and then it is rolled up ready to be cut and sent back to the shops
Plastic
(1) mechanical recycling ("chop and wash"), where the plastic is washed, ground into powders and melted.
(2) chemical recycling, where the plastic is broken down into basic components
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