RECYCLING PROCESS
The CD's are made up of
disc, paper and cases. Some of them are made up of biodegradable plastic. During
recycling the paper is sent to the paper mill. CD covers are inspected and
the good ones are sold and the damaged ones are recycled. The CD data should be
removed before recycling. The data can be removed from the disc by cutting the CD
into two by using tin shears. The remaining damaged cases and all discs
are reclaimed at a plastic reclaiming center they are ground into small
piece. The shredded plastic is melted. The dye layer containing materials
like metal azo is needed for storage of data while the reflective layer
made of metals like aluminum or even gold reflects light from the laser reader
is removed by de-metalizing separating plastic and metal components. After this they are formed into a low grade plastic
material.
WHY SHOULD WE RECYCLE
CD's AND DVD'S?
WHERE TO RECYCLE CD'S AND DVD'S?
1.
CD's and DVDs are made
up a variety of materials such as poly-carbonate, aluminum and paint. All of
these materials if buried in landfill not only become "lost"
resources but may poses significant environmental impact and take a long time
to break down. Recycling makes environment and economic sense. Recycling
reduces the need for raw materials and using recycled products requires less
energy.
2.
Save your unwanted CD's and DVDs and take them
with you on your visit to your local household waste
recycling site where a blue wheel bin is provided for CD's and DVDs.
3.
CD's
and DVDs cannot be placed in your recycling bin at home.
