recycle things
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Paper is taken from the bin and deposited in a large recycling container along with paper from other recycling bins.
The paper is then washed with soapy water to remove links, plastic films, staple and glue. The paper is put into a large holder where it is mixed with water to create “slurry”
By adding different materials to the slurry, different products can be created, such as cardboard, office prints and newspapers.
It then goes through a re-melt process and turns into molten aluminum, this removes the coatings and the inks that may be present on the aluminum.
The aluminum is then made into large blocks called ingots. Each ingot contains about 1.6 million drink cans.
The ingots are send to mills where they are rolled out, this gives the aluminum greater flexibility and strength.
In as a little as 6 weeks, the recycled aluminum products are then sent back to shops ready to be used again.
The glass is then crushed and melted, then moulded into new products such as bottles and jars. Or it may be used for alternative purposes such as brick manufacture or decorative items.