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Recycling Images

Here is a collection of images relating to recycling.

The first images relate to newspaper and paper recycling and the products they are turned into. These are followed by general recycling images as well as photos of different ways to use recycled items and what they can be made into.

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NEWSPAPER AND PAPER RECYCLING

Here is a preview image of recyclable newspaper, sitting on top of a 'wheelie' bin.

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Here is a preview image showing recyclable newspaper along with some of the many products it gets turned into, such as boxes, egg cartons and even kitty litter.

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Here is a preview image that shows how far a humble milk carton can go. Milk cartons are recycled into a range of new products, including office paper. Many offices now recycle their waste paper. Over 10,000 tonnes of this gets turned into 'Safe' toilet tissue each year.

GENERAL RECYCLING IMAGES

Here is a preview image of recyclable containers, sitting on a window sill.

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Here is an image of bales of crushed PET bottles.

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This is an image showing
a bird's eye view of a recycling crate full of commonly recycled items.

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620 Kb version of this photo.

This is a picture of a bale of compressed aluminium drink cans taken at close range

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Here is a preview image showing a range of commonly recycled items on top of a 'wheelie' bin.

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RECYCLED PRODUCTS PUT TO USE

Below are a series of photos showing some examples of things you can make using recycled products.

This garden bed was made using recycled bricks. These can be found at building demolition yards.

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This quilt was made using recycled fabrics found in 'op shops'.

The pieces of fabric were cut from cushions and clothing at op shops

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These star cushions were made by recycling old clothing from 'op shops' also.

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Vases can be found at second hand shops, garage sales and op shops.

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