top of page
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT RECYCLING
-
By using ferrous scrap rather than virgin materials in the production of iron and steel, CO2 emissions are reduced by 58%.
-
Energy saved using aluminum scrap vs. virgin materials is up to 92%
-
Recycling steel requires 56% less energy than producing steel from iron ore.
-
The U.S. annually recycles enough copper to provide copper content for nearly 25,000 Statues of Liberty.
-
A used aluminum can is recycled and back on the grocery shelf in as little as 60 days.
-
Steel is the most recycled material in the world.
bottom of page