RECYCLING

RECYCLING

1. PAPER

   • How to paper recycling
     • Paper is taken from the bin and deposited in a large recycling container along with paper from other recycling bins.
     • The paper is taken to a recycling plant where it is separated into types and grades
     • The separated paper is then washed with soapy water to remove inks, plastic film, staples 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 paper products can be created, such as cardboard, newsprints or office paper.
     • The slurry is spread using large rollers into large thin sheets.
     • The paper is left to dry, and then it is rolled up ready to be cut and sent back to the shops.

2. PLASCTIC

   • How to plastic recycling
     • Plastic is taken from the bin and deposited in a large recycling container along with plastic from other recycling bins.
     • 1-Empty plastic bottles are collected with your recycling and taken to a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), where they are separated from your other recyclable materials.
     • 2-The bottles are squashed, baled and sent to UK reprocessors.
     • 3-The bottles are dry cleaned and sorted using an optical beam which separates the different types of plastic.
     • 4-They become new products.
   • example
     • Flower pots
     • Pencil case

3. SOLID WASTE

   • Solid waste is taken from the bin and deposited in a large recycling container along with solid waste from other recycling bins.

4. Link:

   • http://www3.hants.gov.uk/recycleforhampshire/rfh-what-happens/rfh-plasticbottles.htm
   • http://www.recycling-guide.org.uk/science-paper.html

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