The diagram illustrates how
glass
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plastic
containers are recycled and turned into new products.
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Overall
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glass
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plastic
containers go through several stages before being recycled into new products, Use synonyms
although
the two materials are processed differently after being sorted.
After being used, Linking Words
glass
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plastic
containers are collected within 3–8 weeks and Use synonyms
then
transported to a recycling centre, which takes around 5–10 days. At the centre, the two materials are separated. Linking Words
Glass
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according to
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while
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plastic
is classified by thickness and quality.
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glass
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then
crushed and washed before being melted and reshaped in separate machines. Linking Words
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plastic
is bundled and shredded before being washed. It is Use synonyms
then
melted and reshaped, with these two stages carried out by the same machine. Linking Words
Finally
, both recycled materials are turned into new products, completing the cycle.Linking Words