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Gold rush atmosphere in the recycling industry, waste as an economic engine. Every year, 40 million tons of waste end up in the garbage cans of German households, which, thanks to strict regulations and precise specifications for waste separation, becomes new raw material. Paper fibers can be reused up to seven times. In addition, considerably less water and energy is used in the production of waste paper than in the production of virgin fiber paper. Thanks to the latest sorting machines, equipped with infrared sensors and magnets, up to 150 million tons of scrap metal can now be recycled every year. According to official statistics, the German recycling industry has generated sales of around 11.4 billion euros in recent years. The documentary provides insights into a booming industry and shows how raw materials are extracted from the waste of prosperity. ???? More documentaries & reports http://bit.ly/WELTdokus ???? Subscribe to the WELT YouTube Channel http://bit.ly/WeltVideoTVabo #Recycling #Recyclinghof #Doku