Some environmental benefits of Metals Recycling:
Energy saved using recycled material versus virgin ore
- 74% for iron and steel scrap
- 95% for aluminum scrap
- 85% for copper scrap
Recycling 1 Tonne of steel saves
- 1.2 tonnes of Iron Ore
- 0.7 tonnes of Coal
- 0.5 tonnes of Limestone
Recycling 1 Tonne of Aluminum saves
- 8 tonnes of Bauxite ore
- 14 megawatt hours of electricity
Reduction in CO2 emissions by using scrap
- 58% for iron and steel scrap
- 92% for aluminum scrap
- 65% for copper scrap
Metal Scrap is a mine above earth and any wastage of scrap or impediments in recycling is a crime against future generations.
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