TLE 6 Q4 W5

The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects.

• Recycling

• Recycling codes

• Waste material

Codes used to identify the materials from which an item is made to facilitate easier recycling or reprocessing.

• Recycling

• Recycling codes

• Waste material

refers to any material that is considered as worthless or unwanted.

• Recycling

• Recycling codes

• Waste material

Hard-fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or a shrub.

• Wood

• Paper

• Plastic

Material used in the form of thin sheets for writing, printing, and wrapping things etc.

• Wood

• Paper

• Plastic

A wide range of synthetic or semi- synthetic materials that are used with polymer as the main ingredient. The plasticity during production makes it possible for plastic to be moulded, extruded or pressed into solid objects of various shapes.

• Wood

• Paper

• Plastic

Commonly used in beverage cans.

• Aluminum

• Copper

• Steel

Found in wires, pipes, and electrical equipment such as motors.

• Aluminum

• Copper

• Steel

Commonly used in construction work

• Aluminum

• Copper

• Steel

Used in gold or green decorative metal objects.

• Brass

• Tin cans

• Iron