Benefits of recycling scrap metals
75% savings in energy
90% savings in raw materials used
86% reduction in air pollution
40% reduction in water use
76% reduction in water pollution
97% reduction in mining wastes
Every ton of new steel made from scrap steel saves:
1,115 kg of iron ore
625 kg of coal
53 kg of limestone Energy savings from other metals include:
Aluminium savings of 95% energy
Copper savings of 85% energy
Lead savings of 65% energy
Zinc savings of 60% energy