The diagram shows the process for recycling plastic bottles. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagram illustrates the

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involved in recycling

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bottles, showing how they are transformed into new products through a series of steps. The

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begins when individuals dispose of

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bottles in recycling bins (

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1). These bins are

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collected by a truck (

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2) and transported to a recycling

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, where the contents are sorted manually (

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3). After sorting, the recyclable materials are compressed into large blocks (

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4).

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these blocks undergo a crushing

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(

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5), where they are broken down into smaller pieces. These pieces are thoroughly washed to remove any contaminants.

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, the crushed materials are melted and reshaped into small

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pellets (

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6). In the next step, these pellets are heated and

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processed to form raw materials (

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7), which can

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be used to manufacture new products

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as

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bottles, clothing, or shopping bags (

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8). The cycle is completed when these new products are produced and returned to consumers (

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9).

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, the recycling

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ensures that

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waste is repurposed into valuable goods, reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability through efficient waste management and production methods.