Did you know that on average 113,200 aluminium cans are recycled every minute? Aluminium is one of the most versatile and sustainable metals on the planet, which means it can be recycled an unlimited number of times into a variety of products and machinery parts for aircraft and vehicles.
As non-ferrous scrap metal recyclers, we understand the importance of aluminium recycling and how it impacts our environment and health. In today’s article, we’ll show you some of the key benefits of aluminium recycling and why you’ll never throw away a can of coke, or piece of scrap waste, ever again!
1. Conserves natural resources
Bauxite, the ore used to produce aluminium, is a finite resource that will eventually run out. Aluminium recycling preserves this limited raw material and reduces our reliance on mining which contributes to a number of environmental issues like soil and water contamination, air pollution and loss of biodiversity.
2. Reduces landfill waste & C02 emissions
Tonnes and tonnes of scrap metal is wasted and sent to landfill every year. Unlike organic waste, aluminium takes a very long time to decompose and runs the risk of releasing harmful toxins and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. With aluminium recycling, we can emit less energy, avoid overloading landfills and encourage more communities to be more sustainable.
4. Creates job opportunities
The recycling of aluminium scrap metal supports thousands of jobs in the scrap metal recycling industry and businesses that use recycled aluminium in their products on a daily basis - boosting local economies in the long run.
5. Aluminium is profitable
Many scrap metal recycling businesses like ourselves can pay good money for your aluminium cans, foil, furniture, kitchen utensils and building construction materials - putting a little extra cash in your pocket.
So, next time you have some old aluminium scrap metal, consider recycling it instead of throwing it away. You'll be doing your part to help the environment and supporting green jobs in the process.
Contact Clear My Scrap on 01613007980 for all your aluminium recycling needs, where we’ll offer you the very best non-ferrous scrap metal price for aluminium, copper, brass, lead, and stainless steel.
