Metal is one of the most crucial materials that we need and use in our daily lives. It’s all around us; it’s linked to the way we function and the machines we use every day. Have you ever wondered where it comes from? Where do we get metal from exactly? It’s a fascinating process that […]
When you’re getting rid of aerosol cans after usage, you should make sure that you do it safely and with the environment in mind. It doesn’t need to be a huge problem that you don’t know how to solve. There are ways to do it consciously that are the best for our planet and 100% […]
There are a lot of types of steel out there, and the distinction between them is very clear. Different types of steel are used for different things, as their qualities are a bit different, obviously. The way steel is categorised is by grades. Depending on its level of toughness, and its other properties, it’s a […]
Many people presume that all metals must not be environmentally friendly, as they are often associated with big machinery and a negative impact on the planet. However, the truth is that many metals are actually naturally occurring and extremely recyclable. Aluminium is known as green metal, but is it truly so eco-friendly? Let’s find out.
Copper is a metal that surrounds you all the time, yet many people don’t know much about it. It is most commonly used in the construction industry for water pipes and parts for HVAC systems (heating, cooling, and air-conditioning). Copper is also one of the most valuable metals available when it comes to recycling and […]
Only one thing is constant, and that’s change! This change could affect an office and company, and they’ll be required to move to another location. This relocation could be because of many reasons, including business growth and expansion. There’d be a need to get rid of some supplies and replace them with new and better […]
Trading in old scrap metal has become more and more popular in recent times, as metal prices are on a rise and along with the eco-trend, this industry is becoming more profitable by the minute. Because the industry in itself is rapidly changing, understanding the relationship between price and demand is crucial to achieving long-term […]
Make more money from scrap! Disposing of your scrap is not a good idea! You should know that when you do that, you are throwing out potential money. If you didn’t already know that, it would be best you had it in mind that you could sell scrap metal and earn from it! Meanwhile, maximizing […]
Recycling seems to be getting more and more popular among individuals. You can observe many people changing their daily habits in order to help minimize the damage to the Earth’s climate. However, when taking a closer look at the workplaces, there is still potential to do better and improve their impact on the environment. Almost […]
Scrap metal recycling’s popularity is on the rise. However, the salvage metal market is a complicated industry, and it requires you to follow a lot of different factors that directly affect the prices of metals. To succeed, you should be aware of the current metal trends, this way you will be able to quickly adapt […]
In order to reduce waste and increase the recycling rates of valuable materials such as metals, it’s important to tackle the problem of waste in manufacturing. Our economy is based on consumption, and we’re constantly encouraged to buy more new products. Unfortunately, ineffective manufacturing processes can often lead to wasted materials and, in effect, a […]
With the beginning of mass production, our society changed and turned towards consumerism. Nowadays, we can easily access a vast array of products and goods that facilitate our work and make our everyday life more comfortable. Unfortunately, while there are many benefits of industrialization, it’s impossible to ignore its effect on the environment. Factory pollution […]
There’s no denying that human activities directly contribute to the increase of greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. Modern society is built on the use of fossil fuels – they play a big role in manufacturing, transportation, electricity and even agriculture. This, combined with the process of deforestation that’s taking place in many parts of […]
Recycling is one of the easiest steps each of us can take to help the environment. All it takes for valuable materials to be reused instead of being sent to the nearest landfill is segregating them properly and throwing them into the right bin. But while we tend to focus on recycling plastic, glass and […]
When you think about landfills and recycling, your first instinct is most likely to assume that they offer opposite solutions to the same issue – the increasing amount of waste generated by households and businesses all over the world. By recycling materials, we get to give them another life. They are used to create new […]