Band 9: The diagram below shows the recycling process for aluminum cans. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagram illustrates the process of recycling aluminium cans, from collecting used cans to producing new cans for reuse.

Overall, the process consists of several stages, starting with the collection of used cans and ending with the production of new ones. These cans can be used again, so the process continues in a cycle.

First of all, used aluminium cans are put into a special recycling bin. After that, they are collected by a recycling truck and transported to a factory. At the factory, the cans go through several steps, including cleaning, sorting, shredding and compressing. These stages help to prepare the aluminium for the next part of the process.

In the next stage, the prepared aluminium is heated until it melts. Then, the melted material is rolled into thin sheets, which are between 2.5 mm and 6 mm thick. After this, the sheets are used to produce new aluminium cans. These cans are then ready to be used by people again.

According to the diagram, around 74% of aluminium cans are recycled in the UK. After people finish using them, the cans can be collected and transported to the factory again. In this way, the same process is repeated and new cans can be produced from the recycled material.