{"id":1451,"date":"2021-02-14T14:35:54","date_gmt":"2021-02-14T14:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consolidatedresources.com\/?p=1451"},"modified":"2021-12-09T15:30:22","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T15:30:22","slug":"top-5-reasons-why-your-business-should-recycle-copper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consolidatedresources.com\/blog\/top-5-reasons-why-your-business-should-recycle-copper\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 reasons why your business should recycle copper\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Copper is a highly sought after metal in the scrap metal recycling industry. The reason copper is sought after is because it does not degrade significantly during the recycling process.\u00a0 Nearly as much copper is recycled as is mined each year in the U.S.\u00a0 Not including wire production, 75 percent of copper used in the U.S. copper comes from recycled copper scrap. Copper is 100% recyclable and the value of its scrap material can be over 85 percent, and up to 95 percent the price of newly mined organic material.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Do Businesses Recycle Copper?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Recycling Scrap Copper Has Environmental Importance<\/b><\/h3>\n

Copper is an essential trace element that is necessary for the health of animals and plants.\u00a0 Some environmental benefits of recycling copper include reduced energy requirements for processing, natural resource conservation, and solid waste deviation.\u00a0 The energy requirements of recycled copper are as much as 85% to 90% less than the processing of brand new copper.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Recycling Copper Cuts Back on Mining<\/b><\/h3>\n

Simply said, the more copper recycled, the smaller the need for copper mining.\u00a0 Mining uses up an incredible amount of time, fossil fuels, and energy.\u00a0 The United States has no need to import copper, according to the Copper Development Association<\/a>.\u00a0 This is mainly because of the act of recycling, which provides 95 percent of the copper for domestic usage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reduce Landfill Waste by Recycling Industrial Copper Scrap<\/b><\/h3>\n

By recycling industrial copper scrap<\/a>, you are eliminating the product from taking up space in landfills.\u00a0 Many things that may be thrown away in the trash could have copper in them.\u00a0 Office electronics, construction waste, and wiring to name just a few.\u00a0 The average home can contain 400 pounds of copper.\u00a0 So, a large corporation could greatly reduce waste by recycling scrap materials.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Economic Importance of Recycling Copper<\/b><\/h3>\n

Roughly 8% of the world\u2019s copper generation is produced by the United States.\u00a0 Just about half of the U.S copper production comes from recycled materials, however.\u00a0 In 2010, recyclers in the U.S. refined 1.8 million metric tons of copper for domestic use and export.<\/span><\/p>\n

Copper is Everywhere<\/b><\/h3>\n

Copper can be found all over various businesses.\u00a0 It can be found in the building wire, plumbing, computers and other electronics, built in appliances, company cars, and heating and cooling systems.\u00a0 By having a business recycling plan in place, your company can help to cut down on waste, lower your carbon footprint, and save money.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does your Arizona Business Create Copper Waste?<\/h2>\n

Give\u00a0Consolidated Resources Inc<\/a>\u00a0a call at\u00a0(623) 931-5009<\/a> and we\u2019ll create a custom recycling program to maximize the value of your copper metal waste.<\/p>\n

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