Band 6+: The diagram below shows the recycling process of aluminium cans. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagram depicts the recycling process of aluminium cans.The process involves several stages to render used cans back into use again.

by the designated trunk

Initially, the used cans are collected by the designated trunk and shipped to the place where they will be processed by the specialized machine. Once in the machine, the used cans will be first sanitized and grouped in order to qualify to be shredded and compressed for further processing. After compression, the machine will increase the temperature and cause the compressed cans to absorb thermal energy to melt into a boiling hot liquid.

Subsequently, this hot liquid is cooled and moulded into a 2.5 to 6 millimeter cuboid This allows it to be placed in a roll. The rolled aluminium material now is able to be used to manufacture new cans. It is noticeable that in the UK, 74% aluminium cans are recycled successfully.

Overall, the diagram succinctly demonstrates the aluminium cans’ recycling process, which is a loop of aluminum material transitioning between solid and liquid phases, effectively cleaning and reshaping the material, thus keeping the aluminium recycled.