Recycling - Minimize waste

 

Recycling can sometimes be confusing and it can be difficult to know whether you are following all the right rules. Improve your recycling efforts by learning some recycling etiquette rules here.

A large percentage of the world household’s still do not recycle enough and throw everything that they consider ‘rubbish’ into their ordinary bin. Much of this waste can be recycled and should be disposed of separately to general household waste. Look on the picture below to see how much of the contents should actually have been recycled.

How paper is recycle? 

Paper is taken from the bin and deposited in a large recycling container along with paper from other recycling bins. The paper is taken to a recycling plant where it is separated into types and grades. 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.The slurry is spread using large rollers into large thin sheets.The paper is left to dry, and then it is rolled up ready to be cut and sent back to the shops.

 

How glass is recycled?

The consumer throws glass into a recycle bin. Glass is taken from the bin and taken to a glass treatment plant, the glass is sorted by colour and washed to remove any impurities. The glass is then crushed and melted, then moulded into new products such as bottles and jars. Or it may be used for alternative purposes such as brick manufacture or decorative uses.The glass is then sent back to the shops ready to be used again.Glass does not degrade through the recycling process, so it can be recycled again and again.