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The diagram illustrates the step-by-step process involved in recycling

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, from initial disposal to the creation of new end products. The cycle begins with the individuals

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used

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into recycling bins. These collected

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picked up by specialized garbage trucks and transported to a recycling facility. At the facility, the

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undergo a sorting process, where recyclable

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are separated from non-recyclable materials. Only the appropriate items proceed to the next stage. Once sorted, the recyclable

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are compressed into large, manageable blocks, making them easier to handle and transport. These blocks are

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crushed into smaller fragments and thoroughly washed to remove dirt, labels, and other containments. The cleaned

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processed into small

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pellets, which serve as an intermediate product. In the next stage, the pellets are heated and melted down to form a raw

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material, which can be reshaped and reused.

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, the raw material is used to manufacture new products

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as containers, clothing, and reusable bags.

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, the recycling process involves a detailed sequence of collection, processing, and production steps that convert used

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into useful new items