♻️ What actually happens to a plastic bottle after you throw it into a recycling bin? Its journey is far more complicated than most people realize. Recyclable plastics can be collected, sorted by type, washed to remove contaminants, shredded into tiny flakes, and processed into material that can be used to manufacture new products. But not every piece of plastic can—or actually does—get recycled. Different plastic types require different processes, contamination can make recycling difficult, and some plastics have limited recycling options. From discarded waste ➝ sorting ➝ washing ➝ shredding ➝ processing ➝ new products, this documentary follows the science behind the recycling process from beginning to end. 🌎♻️ #PlasticRecycling #Recycling #PlasticWaste #Science #Environment