Band 6+: Task 1 – Take a look at the chart below and perform the task as outlined: This graph shows the proportion of four different materials that were recycled from 1982 to 2010 in a particular country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, making comparisons where relevant.

The line graph illustrates the rate of recycling of various materials in percentage from 1982 to 2010 (paper and cardboard, glass containers, aluminum cans, and plastics).

Overall, it is clear that paper and cardboard remained at the top, while plastics were recycled at the least. Although aluminium cans started four years later it increased significantly.

In 1982, paper and cardboard, figured at around 65%, however for the next six years fluctuation in the recycling rate was seen. Despite a rise to 80% in 1994, the process has ever since declined positioning at 70% by 2010. Likewise, glass products also decreased by 10% in 1990, however, the figures increased to 60% by the end.

In contrast, the reprocessing of aluminium increased significantly. The figures escalated by around 5% each year until 2002, where it stood roughly at 25%. Since then, the numbers steeply increased to approximately 45% in 2010. Unlike other products, plastic leveled at the lowest throughout the years (1990-2010) with a valuation below 10%.