Last Modified: Thu May 11 2017 10:18:29 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time)
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48%
Metal (mostly steel).
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26%
Foam
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7%
Felt
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6%
Polyster
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5%
Wood
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5%
Non-recyclable
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3%
Cotton
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12.5 kg
of steel in an typical mattress. As part of recycling process, steel springs from the mattress are sold as scrap metal.
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2 kg
Wood - recycled into kindling, mulch and animal bedding.
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1.5 kg
Foam - recycled for use as carpet underlay. Other recycled materials include: husk is used for weed matting and mulch, the felt pads and fabric are used to make boxing bags.