sortenrein getrennt

English translation: sorted according to

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German term or phrase:	sortenrein getrennt
English translation:	sorted according to
Entered by:	Rebecca Holmes

10:46 Jul 16, 2002

German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / automotive

German term or phrase: sortenrein getrennt

Nur sortenrein getrennte Betriebsstoffe lassen sich wirtschaftlich wiederverwerten

My attempt thus far:Only service products separated according to their respective types and grades can be recycled in an economical manner

Does this sound correct or are there better suggestions?

Rebecca Holmes KudoZ activity Questions: 508 (none open) (1 without valid answers) Answers: 375 United States
Local time: 17:24

sorted into / separated according to

Explanation:
either sounds good, and your sentence sounds excellent IMO!

Selected response from:

jerrie
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:24

Grading comment

That sounds good. Thanks also to those with alternative suggestions for Betriebsstoffe!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

4 +3

sorted into / separated according to

jerrie

4 +2

cleanly sorted

John Jory

clearly segregated consumables

Edward L. Crosby III

Answers

7 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +3

sorted into / separated according to

Explanation:
either sounds good, and your sentence sounds excellent IMO!

jerrie
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:24
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 8

Grading comment

That sounds good. Thanks also to those with alternative suggestions for Betriebsstoffe!

3 hrs confidence:

clearly segregated consumables

Explanation:
Just a suggestion. "Betriebsstoffe/Betriebsmittel" are difficult terms to translate accurately unless you know what the author meant by the term. Often the terms refer to fuels, oils, greases, solvents, etc. which are "used up" in the process of being used. Can you ask the client for clarification?

Edward L. Crosby III
Local time: 14:24
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 16

4 hrs confidence:

peer agreement (net): +2

cleanly sorted

Explanation:
as far as plastics intended for recycling are concerned, the different grades/classes must not contain any other types, e.g. PVC containing bits of PTFE is not allowed

John Jory
Germany
Local time: 23:24
Native speaker of:

German,

English
PRO pts in category: 299

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