The diagram illusrates the steps in the reuse of aluminium liquid metal containers.
Overall, the recycling of aluminium drink cans is circular process consisting of several stages, starting with the collection of used cans and ending with productionof new cans. The whole process takes about six weeks.
Initially, used aluminium cans are collected as waste and deposited at a recycling centre. They are then washed with water before being crushed into smaller pieces. After that, the crushed material is processed and cleaned using chemicals.
Next, the aliminium is heated and melted before being shaped in a mould. Following this, it is weighed and rolled into sheets. Finally, new cans are produced,completing the recycling cycle. The whole process takes approximately six weeks.
