Green Synergy in Business
Recycling recognizes the importance of protecting our natural environment. Our business reduces the need for mining, lowers production costs for metal manufacturers and helps deliver quality metal products throughout the world. This is all part of our strategic approach to intelligent resource management and re-use.
Some environmental beneftis of Metal 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 Tonner of coal.
0.5 Tonnes of Limestone
Recycling 1 Tonne of Aluminium 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 aluminium scrap
65% for copper scrap