Living Green - Episode 86 - Futuristic Recycling Waste Centres

A new recycling facility in the UK uses advanced technology to sort dry recyclable waste like metals, plastics, paper, and cans, processing up to 50,000 tons weekly. The facility employs light beams and air jets for sorting, after which materials are compressed and traded. Future plans include recycling textiles and CDs, aiming to meet regional recycling targets.

What types of waste does the new recycling facility in the UK sort?

• Dry recyclable waste

• Electronic waste

• Organic waste

• Hazardous waste

What technology does the facility use to sort materials?

• Magnetic fields

• Water jets

• Robotic arms

• Light beams and air jets

What happens to the materials after they are sorted in the facility?

• They are incinerated

• They are sent to landfills

• They are used to generate energy

• They are compressed and stacked for trade

What additional materials does the facility plan to recycle in the future?

• Food waste

• Batteries and electronics

• Textiles, CDs, and CD cases

• Glass and ceramics

How will the future recycling capabilities of the facility impact regional targets?

• They will make targets unachievable

• They will significantly contribute to targets

• They will slightly hinder targets

• They will have no impact