This graph shows the proportion of four different materials that were recucled from 1982 to 2010 in a particular country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, making comparisons where relevant.

The line graph given illustrates the changes in recycling rate for four selected materials in the period

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1982 and 2010 in different countries.

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, the paper & cardboard and glass containers have experienced a slight fluctuation,

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aluminium cans and plastics

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constantly rising. In 1982, the paper & cardboard materials had the highest percentage of recycling, amounting to about 65%.

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, after a peak in

1994

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1994,

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this

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trend saw a steady decline,

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a

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apply

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70% by the end of the period. The glass containers were in second place

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in

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recycling

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the recycling

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rate, having 50% at the start of

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timeline. By 1994, the proportion was

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peaking, but from that time there was an upward trend and

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reached

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60% in 2010.

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, only in 1986

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recycling of aluminium cans

had started

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start

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and

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apply

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sharply

been went up

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increase

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throughout the period. Plastics were included in the proportion in 1990 and accounted for only 1%, but they climbed steadily to under 10% by 2010.