The provided illustration shows the stages involved in the process of recycling aluminium cans over six weeks.
Overall, recycling aluminium cans is a cyclical process that consists of 11 stages, beginning with transporting the disposed cans to the deposit and ending with producing new ones.
The process begins when a bin lorry transports waste, including aluminium cans, to a deposit. There, the cans are thoroughly washed and cleaned before being mechanically ground. This shredded material is then chemically treated in a plant to remove any inks or coatings.
Next, the processed aluminium is subjected to high temperatures in a furnace until it melts. This molten aluminium is cast into large blocks to create raw material. This raw material is then poured into molds to form the basic shape of a can. Each newly formed can is weighed to ensure quality standards are met. Finally, the approved cans are rolled and shaped to produce the finished produce the finished product.
