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Waste Recycling

Waste recycling involves four main steps: collection and sorting of waste into categories, processing and cleaning to remove contaminants, conversion into new materials through melting or reshaping, and finally manufacturing new products from recycled materials. Each step is essential for transforming waste into reusable resources. The process ultimately aims to reduce waste and promote sustainability by creating new goods from recycled materials.

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Waste Recycling

Waste recycling involves four main steps: collection and sorting of waste into categories, processing and cleaning to remove contaminants, conversion into new materials through melting or reshaping, and finally manufacturing new products from recycled materials. Each step is essential for transforming waste into reusable resources. The process ultimately aims to reduce waste and promote sustainability by creating new goods from recycled materials.

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Waste recycling generally follows four main steps to convert waste into reusable materials.

1. Collection & Sorting

 Purpose: Gather and separate different types of waste.


 Process:
o Waste is collected from homes, businesses, and industries.
o Items are sorted into categories: plastic, paper, glass, metal, organic waste, and
e-waste.
o Sorting happens manually or through machines at recycling facilities.

2. Processing & Cleaning

 Purpose: Prepare materials for recycling by cleaning and breaking them down.
 Process:
o Contaminants (food residues, labels, non-recyclable materials) are removed.
o Waste is shredded, crushed, or melted depending on the material type.

3. Conversion into New Materials

 Purpose: Transform waste into raw materials for new products.


 Process:
o Plastic is melted and remolded.
o Paper is pulped, cleaned, and reprocessed.
o Glass is crushed, melted, and reshaped.
o Metal is melted and reformed into new items.

4. New Product Manufacturing & Reuse

 Purpose: Use recycled materials to create new products and distribute them.
 Process:
o Factories use processed materials to manufacture new goods.
o Products made from recycled materials (e.g., bottles, clothes, packaging) are sold
and reused.

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