Recycling & Sustainability
Recycling is a key aspect of sustainability. Recycling of metal is not only more economic than mining, it is also FAR more energy efficient and friendly to the environment.
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Energy Conservation
The amount of energy that is saved using recycled metals compared to manufacturing from raw materials is:
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92% for aluminum
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90% for copper
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56% for steel
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Safeguarding Raw Materials
We all need to understand the finite nature of natural resources and the danger of depletion of ore deposits. The future availability of high-grade metal ores is of great concern. The increasing demand for manufactured products relies on additional materials and has greatly increased the need to optimise raw materials consumption.
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Being committed to conserving all raw materials, is our duty and is key to sustainability and the health of our planet.
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This infographic demonstrated how recycling of metals saves our planets raw materials in the manufacturing cycle.