C14.6 Reduce, reuse, and recycle

Question 1

What are the aims of Reduce, reuse and recycle environmental groups?

Answer 1

➢ Reduce our use of limited resources
➢ Reduce our use of energy
➢ Reduce the waste we produce

Question 2

How can aluminium be recycled?

Answer 2

➢ Aluminium can be conveyed to a shredder
which then can be fed to a decoater
( removes coating on aluminium products)
➢ Then it can be melted
➢ Can be filtrated and then be casted, finally it is used on a shredder to make ingots

Question 3

How can copper be recycled?

Answer 3

➢ Copper can be recycled but process is more difficult as it is often mixed with other metals such as brass
➢ High quality copper from wires can be recycled by melting or reusing it