The diagram below shows how glass is recycled. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagram visualises the key stages of how glass can be recycled.

Overall

, the recycling of

this

object involves a continuous cycle which has 5 main procedures.The stages begin when it is thrown in the recycling bin until delivered back to the supermarket.

Firstly

, glass is thrown into the green recycle bin that can be found in the dumping ground near the residential areas or offices. Once the brittle material has been collected by the recycling lorry, it is

then

sent to the treatment plant. After the used material has arrived at the plant, it is washed and sterilised in an automated machine to be cleaned. When the sterilising and washing stages have been completed, the glass is

then

sent to the next stations which involve crushing and melting. The cylindrical transparent material is crushed and melted into liquid form for the moulding step.

Subsequently

, it is moulded into various kinds of shapes depending on the type of product.

Finally

,the recycled material is picked up by the delivery lorry.