The following report outlines the aluminum recycling process as depicted in a circular flow diagram.
The diagram illustrates the various stages of aluminum recycling, starting with REUSING at 74% recycled (UK), followed by COLLECTION, CLEANING, SORTING, SHREDDING AND COMPRESSING, HEATING AND MELTING, ROLLING at 2.5mm – 6mm thick, before returning to RECYCLING.
The initial stages of aluminum recycling involve the collection and cleaning of used cans, followed by sorting, shredding, and compressing. This process ensures the efficient preparation of aluminum for the subsequent stages. According to the diagram, 74% of aluminum in the UK is recycled through these initial steps.
Subsequently, the recycled aluminum undergoes further refinement through heating and melting processes, depicted by the presence of heating flames in the diagram. The molten aluminum is then rolled to achieve a thickness of 2.5mm – 6mm, as shown in the diagram. This step in the recycling process transforms the material into aluminum sheets ready for reuse, contributing to the sustainability of aluminum production.