- The recycling of metals has the potential to cut the production of greenhouse gas emissions by 300-500 million tons.
- Using scrap metal in lieu of virgin ore generates 97% less mining waste and uses 40% less water, according to the National Institute of Health.
- The amount of energy saved using various recycled metals compared to virgin ore is up to: 92 % for aluminium, 90 % for copper, 56 % for steel
- Recycling metal creates 36 times more jobs.
- The recycling industry, in general, generates billion’s of dollar annually and employs millions of workers across the World.
- Recycling one ton of aluminium saves 8 tons of bauxite ore, and recycling one ton of steel saves 2,500 pounds (1134 kg) of iron ore, a ½ ton of coal, and 120 pounds (54 kg) of limestone. By recycling one ton of steel, 40% of the water used for production is conserved, and 86% of air emissions and 76% of water pollution are reduced.
- Recycling metals also reduce ore mining waste by 97%.
