The diagram illustrates the sequence of stages involved in the process of recycling glass bottles.
Overall, this is a linear procedure consisting of three main stages, namely the collection of discarded bottles, industrial treatment, and the distribution of finished products.
At the beginning of the process, used glass bottles are taken to collection points, after which they are transported for further processing.
Upon gathering, the bottles are subjected to high-pressure water to eliminate impurities. They are then classified by color and transferred to glass factories. Following this, the bottles are ground into fine particles before being melted in a furnace to be liquefied at a temperature between 600 and 800 degrees Celsius. Thereafter, this mixture is combined with new liquid glass and subsequently poured into molds to form the basic structures of the products.
Once the bottles are hardened and cooled down, they are distributed to retailers, making them ready for commercial use.