How does glass get recycled
Why is recycling glass good?
We wouldn't need as much sand to make new bottles
Why is recycling metal good?
We wouldn't need to mine for new metal
What types of glass can we put into the blue bin?
Only bottles and jars
What does it mean that glass is infinitely recyclable?
It means every time glass is melted and turned into something new, it is just as strong as before it was melted
What does it mean that metal is infinitely recyclable?
It means that when metal is melted and reused the new object is just as good and strong as the old object
What types of metal can we put into the blue bin?
Only cans and aluminum foil/trays
How do you make new glass?
Get sand, add chemicals, melt it down, make it into new things
How do you make new metal?
Mine ore, add chemicals, melt it down, make it into new things
Why do we want only certain types of glass and metal?
Different glass melts at a a different temperature, we don't know the types of different metal
How do you recycle glass?
Clean it, separate by color, melt it, make it into new things
How do you recycle metal?
Shred, melt, pour into molds, make into new things
Why do we want clean glass and metal?
Dirty glass and metal will contaminate the paper and cardboard in the recycling