The diagram shows the recycling cycle of glass and plastic from the recollection to the start of new products.
Overall
, the life of moulded goods is longer than crystals. Both include a variety of steps that are made in different places; Linking Words
nevertheless
, the life expectancy is the same, they go out in the market and Linking Words
last
about 3 to 8 weeks, Linking Words
then
go to the garbage, and it takes from 5 to 10 days to be collected by the vehicle that transports all the waste to the recycling centre.
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Firstly
, glass and synthetic materials are separated by colour or by thickness and quality, respectively. Linking Words
Secondly
, the crystal is crushed and washed, Linking Words
while
the plastic is bundled and shredded. Linking Words
The next step is
washing. The following procedures are melting and reshaping that could be made in the same machine in the case of elastic pieces, Linking Words
whereas
for glass it is separated in two machines. Linking Words
Lastly
, new products are made.
To summarize, both systems are quite similar with little differences in sorting, distinct stages before cleaning and, Linking Words
at the end
melting and new shapes are given by different machines.Linking Words
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