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2. Why you shouldn't crush can and containers before recycling them

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   Recyclables are often sorted by shape, meaning that aluminum cans, milk jugs and juice cartons are more likely to be properly recycled if they retain their original dimensions. A flattened ...

3. Recycling - Wikipedia

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   This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 24 September 2024. Converting waste materials into new products This article is about recycling of waste materials. For recycling of waste energy, see Energy recycling. "Recycled" redirects here. For the album, see Recycled (Nektar album). The three chasing arrows of the universal recycling symbol ...

4. Recycling in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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   Industrial recycling. Commercial and industrial (C&I) waste makes up a large proportion of the UK's waste. According to DEFRA, 48 million tonnes of C&I waste was generated in England in 2009, down from 67.9 million tonnes 6 years earlier. Furthermore, 52% of C&I waste was reused or recycled, compared to just 42% in 2002/03.

5. Waste container - Wikipedia

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   Recycling trash can in Natal, Brazil. A waste container, also known as a dustbin, [1] rubbish bin, trash can, and garbage can, among other names, is a type of container intended to store waste that is usually made out of metal or plastic. The words "rubbish", "basket" and "bin" are more common in British English usage; "trash" and "can" are ...

6. Recycling bin - Wikipedia

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   A recycling bin (or recycle bin) is a container used to hold recyclables before they are taken to recycling centers. Recycling bins exist in various sizes for use inside and outside of homes, offices, and large public facilities. Separate containers are often provided for paper, tin or aluminum cans, and glass or plastic bottles, with some bins ...

7. Recycling by material - Wikipedia

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   In volume, copper is the third most recycled metal after iron and aluminium. [14] An estimated 80% of all copper ever mined is still in use today. [15] According to the International Resource Panel 's Metal Stocks in Society report, the global per capita stock of copper in use in society is 35–55 kg.