, north americans are capable of achieving high recovery rates. for example, in per cent of lead-acid batteries, per cent of steel cans, per cent of newspaper/mechanical papers, per cent of aluminium beer and soda cans, per cent of tires, and per cent of glass containers were recovered and recycled in
on the fibre material. natural fibres such as cotton, linen, or bamboo, all cellulosic based, can be dissolved just like paper. each time the fibres shorten and weaken. already after the first time of recycling cotton, fibres will be too short to be woven or knitted into a strong fabric, so weavers...
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