The substantial volume of metal waste raises concerns about their geological availability. It seems natural to focus on recycling scrap and metals and to push for alternatives to extracting these materials, especially with the rising environmental concerns!
Recycling, a Strategic Challenge for Our Sector:
At the heart of the circular economy, recycling is the primary contributor to material economy and reducing pressure on non-renewable resources. It allows us to prevent the wastage of natural resources and energy, securing the industry’s raw material supply, while reducing its environmental footprint. The incorporation of virgin recycled raw material (VRRM) results in reduced energy and water consumption, as well as lower CO2 emissions.
Reducing Waste with the 3R Strategy:
Recycling is part of the waste management strategy known as the 3R approach:
Strategy 3R
Reduce: Involves all aspects aimed at reducing waste production.
Reuse: Includes processes allowing used products to have a new purpose.
Recycle: Denotes the process of waste treatment through recycling.
Give a Second Life to All Scrap Waste
All metals are infinitely recyclable: 78% of companies worldwide thus valorize ferrous metals from their waste. Most metal waste is rejected by foundries and generally recycled on-site. The other valorized metals are mainly marketed in the form of bars, ingots, or wires…
Sources: Federec, Professional Federation of Recycling Companies (2017 report).
Optimize Waste Management in Your Company!
Following the cleaning, mist, cutting, and compaction of ferrous metals, they are transformed into raw materials to be repackaged into finished products.
