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how do i seperate glass, paper, aluminium, plastic and tin cans?

this is for a science projectWe need to invent a machine that will do this seperatingI have know idea on how to seperate them only that i could take the tins out using magnetsPlease help, it is due really soon.

Answer:

Air to get the paper outMagnets to get the ferrous metals out Tumble the rest to break up the glass and sift that out Water to float the plastics What's left is the aluminumSome municipalities have what is called source separationThat is the homeowner places certain categories of waste into separate containers for individual pickupThey may put all metals in one container, plastics in another, paper in another and glass in anotherThen there's still manual separation needed for those who can't follow instructions.

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