{"id":1789,"date":"2023-04-18T16:05:57","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T16:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consolidatedresources.com\/?p=1789"},"modified":"2023-04-18T16:05:57","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T16:05:57","slug":"earth-day-2023-recycle-your-industrial-scrap-metals-for-earth-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consolidatedresources.com\/blog\/earth-day-2023-recycle-your-industrial-scrap-metals-for-earth-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Earth Day 2023: Recycle Your Industrial Scrap Metals For Earth Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), 292.4 million tons of municipal solid waste in the U.S. was created in 2018 which equals approximately 4.9 pounds per person per day.\u00a0 Of the waste generated, just about 69 million tons were recycled and 25 million tons were composted which is about equivalent to a 32.1 percent recycling and composting rate.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

In the same year, about 146.1 million tons of municipal solid waste was landfilled and 9.53% of that was metals.\u00a0 Manufacturing and industrial businesses<\/a> are booming in Maricopa County<\/a> and this does mean that there is room for a lot of scrap metal waste.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

The good news is that with readily available recycling plants, scrap metal recycling has never been easier.\u00a0 Challenge your business this Earth Month to reduce some waste, and recoup some costs.\u00a0 It betters the planet, the community, and is a financially beneficial option for your team.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Recycle Industrial Scrap Metals?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Plastic usage and residential recycling seem to be the driving force in the discussion of our waste problems.\u00a0 However, it\u2019s important to take a close look at all of the waste both individuals and businesses are creating.\u00a0 This includes turnings, offcuts, and other scrap metals.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

It goes well beyond aluminum cans, we\u2019re talking giant beams from construction sites, piping, wiring, electronics, cars, appliances, and metal furniture.\u00a0 Recycling metals <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> purchasing already recycled materials instead of raw ore may seem like a small step but it really pays off in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recycling Industrial Scrap Metal ReducesToxic Runoff<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u00a0Mining wreaks havoc on our environment.\u00a0 When mining for raw ore; soil, waterways, air, and wildlife can all be affected by mining runoff and contamination.\u00a0 It should also be noted that our electronic waste can also leak into our soil.\u00a0 This includes cell phones, television sets, computers, and more.\u00a0 The world produces as much as 50 million tonnes of electrical waste (e-waste) according to the UN report.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reduce Landfill Waste By Recycling Your Metral Scraps<\/b><\/h3>\n

Metals that end up in landfills can stick around for about 50-200 years depending on the compostable property of the metal.\u00a0 Most metals can be recycled an infinite amount of times without losing crucial properties, making this practice a very sustainable choice.\u00a0 Instead of tapping into our natural resources, consider scrap recycling for your manufacturing business instead.\u00a0 It\u2019s a small step but will significantly cut down on the further depletion of our natural resources.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conserve Energy by Recycling Industrial Scrap Metal<\/b><\/h2>\n

Scrap metal recycling <\/span>cuts down on energy consumption.\u00a0 For instance, r<\/span>ecycling aluminum saves between 90% to 95% of the energy needed to make it from raw ore.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

T<\/span>he energy saved by recycling just one single aluminum can is enough to power a television set for three hours.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

By recycling copper, you can save up to 85% of the energy needed to produce raw materials, according to KME, the Bureau of International Recycling.\u00a0 The amount of energy used to mine results in large amounts of CO2.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

By recycling and buying recycled products for your business, your will be lowering your company\u2019s carbon footprint and CO2 emissions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recycling your Industrial Scrap Metal is Easier than Ever!<\/h2>\n

Just call Consolidated Resource Inc. We’ll create a custom recycling program for your business. We even have all different sizes of roll-off bins for collection. We have a fleet of trucks that can pickup your filled bills on an schedule optimized for your business hours. Just call to learn more!<\/p>\n

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