One of the strongest selling points for increasing recycling rates for scrap metals has been the proven environmental benefits. Scrap metal recycling reduces air pollution. It’s that simple. Or is it? Let’s get into the numbers. It’s easy to make the case that scrap doesn’t belong in our landfills, where it can contaminate nearby soil
The economic benefits of recycling scrap metal may not always be visible, but when you look below the surface, the scrap metal recycling industry has its impact on the economy. Last month, major retailer Walmart announced that it was making a firm commitment to carrying out a new vision: a stronger commitment to recycling used
What are the economic benefits of recycling metals? Here are the top reasons why scrap metal recycling is a growing industry and how that can affect you. Across the United States, the concept of “going green” has progressed far beyond simply being a catchy slogan. Businesses are quickly taking steps to become more environmentally-friendly in ways
Here’s the scrap metal recycling outlook for 2019 and what to look forward to in a now booming industry. As 2018 comes to a close, it’s clear this has been an unprecedented year for the scrap metal industry. Last year, when China announced that it would stop accepting import waste material, including many scrap metals,