Recycling: Difference between revisions

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==Process==

Following collection and sorting, recyclable materials are sent for reprocessing. This generally occurs at a [[Material Recovery Facility]] ([[MRF]]) for [[DMR]] materials. Mixed recycling streams are sorted into different material types at [[MRF]]s, either mechanically or by hand, ready for the materials to then be sent to manufacturers to make it into new products. Once recyclable materials are sorted, they are then classified as valuable commodities in the worldwide markets<ref name="ref1" />.

In a [[Circular Economy]], the value of products and materials is maintained for as long as possible. Within the circularity discussions both 'Closed' and 'Open' loops are referred to:

* '''Closed Loop Recycling''' (where the recycled material is used to make another product in the same category i.e. plastic water bottles being used to make new plastic bottles)

* '''Open Loop Recycling''' (where recycled material is used in a different application in a different product i.e. plastic water bottles being used to make fleeces and sleeping bags)

== Performance for Household Waste ==

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 ==Process==
 Following collection and sorting, recyclable materials are sent for reprocessing. This generally occurs at a [[Material Recovery Facility]] ([[MRF]]) for [[DMR]] materials. Mixed recycling streams are sorted into different material types at [[MRF]]s, either mechanically or by hand, ready for the materials to then be sent to manufacturers to make it into new products. Once recyclable materials are sorted, they are then classified as valuable commodities in the worldwide markets<ref name="ref1" />.
+In a [[Circular Economy]], the value of products and materials is maintained for as long as possible. Within the circularity discussions both 'Closed' and 'Open' loops are referred to:
+* '''Closed Loop Recycling''' (where the recycled material is used to make another product in the same category i.e. plastic water bottles being used to make new plastic bottles)
+* '''Open Loop Recycling''' (where recycled material is used in a different application in a different product i.e. plastic water bottles being used to make fleeces and sleeping bags)
 == Performance for Household Waste ==