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On: Jul 6, 2021

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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 […]

Chinese Steel Floods the World

On: Mar 4, 2021

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Over the last years, the world has been literally flooded with steel produced in China. There’s plenty of it, it’s very cheap and causes massive drops in the material prices. Who will suffer the unpleasant consequences of Chinese overproduction and is there any way to change this unfavourable situation? From the perspective of the global […]

Lead Prices Per Pound

On: Nov 16, 2020

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Scrap metal prices in London, and the UK in general, are not stable and can fluctuate due to a number of different factors. For example, they can vary greatly based on the market demand, the quality of metal you’re scrapping, and even from scrap yard to scrap yard. And the same holds true when it […]

Most expensive mistakes to avoid with scrap metal pickup

On: Mar 16, 2020

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Scrap metal recycling is popular because it offers many benefits. It’s not only beneficial for the environment, but also for your own wallet. Some people earn extra money regularly thanks to good scrap metal recycling prices. And if you have a lot of metal items, or house appliances that contain metals, that you no longer […]

How much is scrap metal worth?

On: Oct 21, 2019

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Almost every metal can be recycled without losing its quality, and this makes scrap metal recycling very popular and very profitable. It’s simply a lot more cost-effective to reuse materials we already have than to mine and process new ones. Not to mention that it’s better for the environment as well. Reduced mining leads to […]

Is scrapyard a business that’s worth millions?

On: Oct 5, 2018

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Generally, a good businessman is characterised as an individual that can generate profit quick and ideally, invest it back into the company. But there are also those that are willing to wait for the return on the investment. There’s no one proven definition on how to get successful, but there’s one undeniable fact – scrapyards […]

Surprisingly valuable junk

On: Sep 6, 2018

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Though most of us wouldn’t expect to find any hidden gems within garbage piles on junkyards, the truth is quite the opposite. Though most of us dispose of items that can no longer be used, that doesn’t mean all of their elements are completely void of use and value. If you know what to look […]

Landfills and junkyards are not the same

On: Aug 10, 2018

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Though the terms “landfill” and “junkyard” are often used interchangeably, their purpose is actually quite different. Many people assume landfills are just a place to dump metals, plastics, car parts, and other types of scrap, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Compared to a junkyard, a landfill is a far more forward-thinking solution […]

Top 6 Copper recycling facts

On: May 22, 2018

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Copper is a popular non-ferrous metal. It is well-known for its resistance to corrosion, malleability, high ductility, and electrical conductivity. Today, copper is used in the manufacture of power generation and transmission, construction, electronic products, as well as transportation vehicles and industrial machinery. After iron and aluminium, it is considered the most recycled metal. According […]

Increasing sustainability through metal recycling

On: Apr 27, 2018

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With global awareness in the fields of environmental protection at an all-time high, recycling has become not only expected, but a downright necessary part of our day-to-day lives. People all around do their best to lead an eco-friendly, sustainable life. However, there is always room for improvement, and when it comes to scrap metal, we […]

Recovering copper from cables – why is copper recycling cost-effective?

On: Dec 20, 2017

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Why Recycle Copper? Copper is one of the oldest use materials on Earth. For around 5000 years, copper was the only metal mankind utilised for anything. Its versatility is so great that it is still commonly used for various items to this day. From money to computer cables, copper can be found everywhere, easily recognisable […]

The importance of scrap metal recycling in the UK economy

On: Nov 22, 2017

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Recycling has been a hot-button issue for quite some time. It’s hard to overstate its importance – the impact it has on the environment, as well as UK’s economy is substantial. The Earth’s resources are not a cornucopia of unlimited possibilities, so proper conservation can only benefit everyone in the long run. Thankfully, the recycling […]

How to segregate metals and electric waste

On: Sep 28, 2017

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Managing metal and e-waste Metal and electronic waste can be very hard to dispose of in a safe way, so separating them correctly can be the cause of a major headache to those of us more concerned with the environment. While problematic, e-waste can be utilised by recovering the metal components within it. While the […]

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