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It is only a little more energy efficient than creating new plastic. Aluminum recycling, though, is 90% more energy efficient than making new aluminum for bauxite.

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What reduces the consumption of raw materials?

The use of smaller automobiles, the use of energy efficient appliances, recycling plastics, glass, aluminum and paper


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How 2 recycle the plastics?

You could get your plastics recycled (eg, plastic bottles) by putting them in the recycling box if you have one. Then your plastics will go to the recycling place!


What is the solution to stop the usage of plastics?

bio degradble plastics and recycling


Where can you find database for plastics recycling in EU?

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What is the purpose of the recycling codes on plastics?

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Plastics are typically recycled by sorting, cleaning, shredding, melting, and reforming them into new products. The recycling process can have both positive and negative environmental impacts. On one hand, recycling can help reduce the need for new plastic production and decrease plastic waste in landfills. However, the energy and resources required for recycling, as well as potential pollution from the process, can also impact the environment. Innovations in recycling technology aim to minimize these negative impacts.


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Disadvantages and advantages of recycling?

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