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# sustainability_data.py
sustainability_info = {
"Aluminum": {
"lifespan": "15-20 years",
"recycling": (
"Aluminum is 100% recyclable without loss of quality. "
"It can be melted down and reformed into new car parts, beverage cans, or construction materials. "
"Recycling aluminum saves 95% of the energy needed to produce new aluminum."
),
"reuse": (
"Used aluminum parts can be repurposed in the automobile industry, "
"converted into household appliances, or even used in aircraft components."
),
},
"Plastic": {
"lifespan": "5-10 years",
"recycling": (
"Plastic can be shredded, melted, and remolded into new car components, packaging, or textile fibers. "
"However, not all plastics are recyclable due to different polymer compositions."
),
"reuse": (
"Some durable plastics can be repurposed for 3D printing, converted into insulation materials, "
"or used in the creation of eco-friendly road surfaces."
),
},
"Rubber": {
"lifespan": "6-12 years",
"recycling": (
"Rubber can be processed into granules and used for playground surfaces, road asphalt, or artificial turf. "
"Old tires are often shredded and turned into fuel for industrial plants."
),
"reuse": (
"Old rubber seals and tires can be transformed into mats, shoe soles, or furniture padding. "
"Some specialized facilities even repurpose rubber into waterproof coatings."
),
},
"Steel": {
"lifespan": "20-30 years",
"recycling": (
"Steel is one of the most recycled materials, with nearly 90% recyclability. "
"It can be melted down and reused in car frames, railway tracks, or construction beams. "
"Recycling steel saves up to 75% of the energy required for virgin production."
),
"reuse": (
"Old steel parts can be reforged into tools, machinery components, or structural materials for buildings."
),
}
}