The graph shows the proportion of four different materials that were recycled from 1982 to 2010 in a particular country Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features making comparisons where relevant

This graph illustrates the ratio of four different materials that were recycled from 1982 to 2010 in a nation.

The rate of recycling of glass containers and aluminum cans showed a significant rise in the table. While the the recycling rate of paper cardboard decreased. And plastics’ recycling rate experienced only a slight increase in the period.

In the year 1982, glass containers and paper recycling rates were at 50% and 65% respectively. Later, in the period of 1990-1994, both experienced a growth of 10% and 15%. .The recycling rate of aluminum cans began showing an upward trend in the year 1986 till it reached 45% in the year 2010. The recycling rate of plastic increased slightly starting from the year 1990 until it reached 10% by the end of the timeframe.. In the meantime, the highest recycling rate was that of paper and cardboard at 70% followed by glass containers at 60%.