Band 8+: 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 given info graphic illustrates how four specific materials are recycled in a nation between 1982 and 2010.

It is evident from the figure that each of the substances had a significant increase in the rate of recycling except for plastics. One notable feature shows paper and cardboard had constantly led the chart throughout the given time period, having the highest rate of turnaround than the other three.

Both, paper and cardboard and glass containers led the charts from the beginning, starting at a little above 60% and 50% respectively. However, the frequency of recycling declined after peaking in 1994 for the former and a rise for the latter. At the end of the stated time, they increased by 5% and 10% respectively.

Although the process of recycling aluminum cans and plastics began only in 1986 and 1990, the figure of aluminum cans skyrocketed from less than 10% in the initial phase to over 40% by 2010 whereas plastics showed a slight yet stable incline amounting to less than 10% at the end of the time scale.