The recycling of metals has the potential to cut the production of greenhouse gas emissions by 300-500 million tons.

Using scrap metal in lieu of virgin ore generates 97% less mining waste and uses 40% less water, according to the National Institute of Health.

The amount of energy saved using various recycled metals compared to virgin ore is up to:

• 92 % for aluminium

• 90 % for copper

• 56 % for steel

Recycling metal creates 36 times more jobs.

The recycling industry, in general, generates billion’s of dollar annually and employs millions of workers across the World.

Recycling one ton of aluminium saves 8 tons of bauxite ore, and recycling one ton of steel saves 2,500 pounds (1134 kg) of iron ore, a ½ ton of coal, and 120 pounds (54 kg) of limestone. By recycling one ton of steel, 40% of the water used for production is conserved, and 86% of air emissions and 76% of water pollution are reduced.

Recycling metals also reduce ore mining waste by 97%.