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In a re-cycling plan, assuming everything is mixed up., separation occurs, where plastics, metals, wood, paper, glass, rubber are separted.
Taking metals, iron is separated from other metals by use of magnets. Other metals could be dissolved in acid. It is because metal ions are easier to separate, by concentration and temperature control of the solution.
A lot of other rubbish/trash has to be separated by hand ( conveyor belt)
Other methods are the use of a rotating drum, the less heavy materials move to the sides of the drum , the heavier materials remain towards the centre.
Plastics can be cut into microscopic pieces , for chemical reaction and reforming. or possibly combusted to make heat, for electric generation.
Paper is reprocessed chemically, and forms a lower grade of paper (toilet paper).
Glass bottle/sheets of glass are crushed and reheated to form new glass shapes.
Plastics and timber can be combusted to generate heat. The gases from combustion are captured, and then sold on to other industries. e.g. chlorine.
In many countries the process of separation starts with individuals being asked to separate different types of rubbish/trash.
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What percent solid waste is recycled?
In percent it is about 83% of our waste could be recycled.
What happens to glass bottles?
Hopefully, they are recycled .
What happens if glass is not recycled?
It goes to the dump/landfill.
What are some factors that may be affecting the amounts of materials recycled in Ontario?
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What percentage and from what materials is recycled glass countertops made from?
Recycled glass counter tops are made from 100% recycled glass which is combined with a binder that is based in cement or petroleum. Most of the glass used is from kerbside recycling bins or glass salvaged from building sites.
What happens to recycled materials?
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What are the advantages of using recycled materials?
we will not waste more things.
What happens to waste plastics when they are recycled?
they make new bottles out of it.
What is done with the materials recycled?
I think what happens is, they try to reuse it and make more materials.
What happens to the waste that cannot be recycled in Singapore?
they get dumped in a land field
What do recycling plants do?
they recycle different materials . they turn waste materials into new materials. the materials that cannot be recycled is sent over to a rubbish tip.
What happens to the waste materials produced by consumer?
As every organism,waste materials are excreted.
What happens to the waste materials producer by the consumer?
As every organism,waste materials are excreted.
What factors have contributed to increased use of recycled materials by the asphalt industry?
The increase in waste-disposal costs and, relatedly, heightened environmental concerns relating to aggregate production and general waste has furthered the trend toward the use of recycled materials
What can recycled materials be used for?
.making recycled clothes .waste can be recycled for electricity .recycle old unwanted things then they can be changed into new products by melting the old thing down
Can you give an example of something made of waste materials?
Recycled toilet paper... lol :D
What is the meaning of recycled materials?
A material that has been reused by something that would normally thrown to waste.
