The chart below shows the percentage of different types of household waste that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The chart illustrates the proportion of waste

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recycled among households over a 10-year period, starting from 1992.

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, the recycling rates of all

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increased, except for

cans

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.

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evident is that glass

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paper registered higher recycling rates compared to other

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during almost the entire surveyed period except 1992 when

cans

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took the leading position. In 1992,

cans

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accounted for the largest portion of recycled waste, with approximately 18% being converted into new

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and objects. Glass and paper followed closely, with recycling rates of around 15% and 14%, respectively. Meanwhile, only 10% of plastic was recycled.

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, the proportion of recycled glass rose more than threefold, reaching a peak of nearly 50%, making it the most recycled material in 2002. Similar changes can be seen in the recycling rate of paper, which surged by over 20%, ending the period at nearly 40%.

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, the percentage of

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recycled dropped considerably to 13% in 1997 but recovered slightly to around 15% by 2002.

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plastic registered an increase

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12% in the recycling rate in 2002, it remained the least recycled material throughout the decade.