Recycling

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Solids - Assorted Others

(Current Recycling Technology and Processes)

Glass Recycling Process  (Page 2)

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Figure: Step 5. [Courtesy of: Visy Recycling.] Step 5: Screening The cullet that was obtained earlier will now undergo another screening process.  In this process, two optical contaminant separators are used to further purify the cullet.

Figure: Step 6. [Courtesy of: Visy Recycling.] Step 6: Color Streaming In this step, the glass is further divided into individual streams by using optical separation techniques.  It will divide the glass into clear, amber, or green.

Figure: Step 7. [Courtesy of: Visy Recycling.] Step 7: Final Check During this final stage, an automated process will check to make sure that the glass is divided into the correct color.

Sample Products Made From Recycled Glass:    - Food Jars    - Beverage Containers    - Decorative Tiles

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