Band 6+: The chart below shows the percentages ofdifferent types of householdwaste that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main featuresand make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The bar chart presents the percentages of different types of household waste that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002. Overall, the percentages of all types of waste increased greatly by 2002. It is noticeable that the percentages of almost all types of household waste that were recycled were the lowest in 1992. The highest rate of waste was the waste of glass recycled in 2002 and reached approximately 50%.

The minimum percentage of recycled household waste between 1992 and 2002 was plastic. It accounted for 10% in 1992 and about 13% in 1997 and 2002; however, it is visible that the percentages increased slightly. Some other percentages that were slightly higher, but still quite low were the percentages of recycled cans in 1997 and recycled paper and glass in 1992, that reached approximately 15%.

Furthermore, the highest difference in the percentages between 1992 and 2002 was the differences in the percentages of recycled glass, which was about 35%. In addition, even so the percentages increased between 1992 and 2002, there was a slight fall in the percentage of recycled cans in 1997. It is noticeable that the highest difference between different types of recycled household waste was the difference between recycled plastic and recycled glass; in 2002 it was about 30%.