Used containers are collected and sorted by material. Then, they are cleaned and crushed. The crushed materials are melted down and formed into new items, which are later distributed to stores.
Recycling / Glass or plastic recycling
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Liquid is evaporated by the sun. It rises into the atmosphere and cools down, forming clouds. When the clouds become heavy, the liquid falls back to the ground. This continues in a natural cycle.
Water cycle
15
Milk is collected from animals and stored in tanks. It is then heated to kill bacteria. After that, it is cooled and packaged. Finally, it is transported to supermarkets.
Milk pasteurization / Milk production
15
A person wakes up feeling sleepy. They stumble to the kitchen. Water is boiled. A brown powder is added. Milk may be poured in. Finally, the person becomes human again.
Making coffee in the morning
15
A phone is picked up. A photo is taken from a high angle. Filters are added. Captions like “#blessed” or “#nofilter” are typed. Finally, it is uploaded for the world to see.
Posting a selfie on Instagram
15
A raw gemstone is dug out from the ground. It is examined for quality. Then, it is carefully cut and shaped by a professional. After that, it is polished to a high shine and finally set into jewelry.
Diamond cutting / Gemstone processing
15
A honeybee flies from flower to flower, collecting nectar. The nectar is stored in its stomach and brought back to the hive. Other bees help convert it into a sweet liquid and store it in wax cells.
Honey production by bees
15
A frog lays eggs in water. The eggs hatch into small creatures with tails. Legs begin to grow, and the tail shortens. Eventually, the creature transforms and hops out of the water.
Frog life cycle
15
A dead organism falls to the ground. Over millions of years, it is buried under sediment. Pressure and heat turn it into a black or brown substance used for fuel.