The flowchart depicts the recycling process of discarded glass bottles, outlining the procedures from collection to the final product.
The recycling process is divided into three distinct stages, each involving specific steps that transform waste glass into reusable bottles.
Stage one involves the collection of used glass bottles and their transportation to a designated processing area. From here, the bottles are transported to the glass factory, where they undergo a series of transformations. In stage two, the bottles are first cleaned using high-pressure water. Following this cleaning process, the glass is categorized by color and subsequently broken into small pieces. These pieces are then melted at a high temperature, ranging from 600 to 800 degrees Celsius, which transforms them into recycled liquid glass.
Finally, in stage three, the recycled liquid glass is poured into molds to create new bottles. These newly formed bottles are then polished and packaged, ready for distribution to supermarkets for sale. The process demonstrates a circular economy model, in which waste materials are transformed into valuable resources.