Example of a detailed outline

  1. Introduction

 

 

  1. a.        Hook

 

 

 

b.Background information

 

 

______   The success and effectiveness of recycling depends not only on public awareness but also the continuing development of new technology and the expansion of the use of recycled materials.

 

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_______   Even though city recycling programs have spread throughout the US over the past twenty years, it is an uphill battle for recycling companies to train recyclers on the correct procedures.

 

 

_______  For example, in Portland, plastic containers belong in the bin, but one must remove any plastic lids. This information is located on a poster meant to teach recyclers.

_______   If the public does not comply with the rules of recycling, tons of materials may be thrown into regular landfills, lowering the overall effectiveness of the recycling program.

 

 

 

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_______ Another strategy of the recycling industry to raise effectiveness involves the engineering of new ways to recycle.

 

_______  Owing to the improvement of the processes in plastic recycling, resulting materials may now be used in construction and other industries.

 

__________ In addition, there has recently been extensive innovation in the technology of paper recycling. Recycling plants now have lower emissions than ten years ago.  This reduction is vital to the recycling industry.

 

_________   Over the past twenty years, new processes have been developed to recycle more types of plastic. For instance, today there is a process for recycling plastic bags.

 

_________  Being able to recycle more kinds of materials means that overall, recycling programs can yield higher results.

 

 

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__________  Nowadays, there are numerous ways to use recycled products. This also contributes to the overall success of recycling.

 

 

_________  Because glass can be infinitely recycled, new bottles and windows can be created out of old ones.

 

 

  1. Conclusion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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