Importance of Recycling: 5 Facts

premier • October 19, 2022

For the past decade, we have heard a lot about the importance of recycling. We have also heard about the need to reduce our carbon footprint. Unfortunately, not everyone heeds these calls. Metal is an excellent recyclable material because of its multiple usability. According to  Statista , the United States recycled over 50 million metric tons of steel and iron in 2019.

What Is The Importance Of Recycling?

1.             Environmental Benefits

One importance of recycling is reducing our carbon footprint by reducing waste in landfills. Saving energy is crucial to preventing the effects of global warming. Recycling a  single aluminum beer can  saves enough energy to power a TV for 3 hours.

2.             Saves You Space

A heap of scrap metal in your backyard is not very attractive. To save space, reinforce the importance of recycling by reusing the metal. Turn the scrap into things you can use around the house, such as garden seats, picnic tables, etc.

3.             Improves Your Finances

Recycling means you buy fewer items because you reuse the old ones. You can also get a decent income selling scrap metal to scrap metal recyclers. If you make this a regular side hustle, it can pay some of your bills.

4.             Preserves Natural Resources

Recycling makes it easier for people who use metal to get raw materials without a struggle. When you recycle the used metal, it preserves natural resources by eliminating the need to produce any new metal. It preserves our world’s natural resources like coal and iron ore, crucial in making new metals.

5.             Forces Companies to Meet Industry Standards

As more people become aware of  environmental pollution , they pressure companies to meet industrial standards. As a result, most companies have leveled up and are recycling.

At Scrap Mart, we offer top dollar for scrap metal. Our new drive-through for non-ferrous metals and drop-off recycling center eases the process of dropping off scrap metal for our customers. All you need to do is drive on our drive on scale.  Contact us  for more information on recycling your scrap metal.

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