The diagram illustrates the circular process of recycling aluminium drinks cans. Overall, the process encompasses multiple steps which can be broadly divided into two main stages: the collection and transportation of used cans to a dedicated facility and the recycling stage that takes place in the facility.
Initially, the out-of-use drinks containers are gathered and delivered to a collection point where aluminium cans are sorted and distinguished from other materials. In the next step, the aluminium cans are transported to a designated centre, getting ready for further processing.
The second stage starts when aluminium cans undergo a melting process through heating. After being melted into new aluminium, the metal is manufactured into sheets before being rolled into new cans. The new cans produced are filled with beverages and distributed to drinks machines for consumers, completing the repeated recycling process.
