Band 7+: The graph below shows percentages of types of waste that were recycled in a town between 2000 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The chart shows the proportions recycled by townspeople on 4 types of recyclable garbage from 2000 to 2010.

Overall, theproportion of waste reycled in this town increased for all four items. Recycled metal rised significantly in 2005, becoming the highest-recycling category in 2010. Recycled cans decreased slowly in 2005, but rose rapidly in 2010. Both recyclable plastic and paper steady increased over these one decade.

In 2000, cans were the most recycled material, making up 14% of items recycled, followed closely by paper and metal at 12%. Plastic comprised the smallest portion of recycled materials, representing only 10% of total recycled waste.

By 2010, metal emerged as the leading category in recycling, accounting for 40% of the total, while cans followed closely with 35%. Both plastic and paper experienced modest growth, reaching 25% and 29%, respectively.

In conclusion, while cans and metal continued to dominate the recycling landscape, plastic saw only a gradual increase over the decade.