metal recycling Archives

On: Mar 30, 2022

By: TransMetal

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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.

How to start recycling steel

On: Feb 17, 2021

By: TransMetal

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Metal recycling offers numerous benefits ranging from environmental to financial ones, especially when it comes to steel recycling – steel is used in everything from food containers to cars, construction and even many household items. There’s a big chance then that you have some scrap steel lying around the house right now – but do […]

Lead Prices Per Pound

On: Nov 16, 2020

By: TransMetal

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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 […]

Can lead be recycled?

On: May 21, 2020

By: TransMetal

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Even though lead is not as commonly used anymore as it once was, it can still be found in some of the products you have in your house. For example, it’s an important component of modern batteries, so if you have any battery-powered appliances around the house – and you definitely have at least a […]

What types of metal can’t you recycle?

On: Feb 7, 2020

By: TransMetal

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In recent years, more and more people are learning about the importance of recycling. That’s why the recycling rates for materials like plastic, glass, and paper are constantly going up. But we can collect and recycle a lot more than just everyday household waste. In reality, some of the most recycled materials on the planet […]

Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap. What is the difference?

On: Dec 16, 2019

By: TransMetal

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We’re getting more and more used to recycling different materials. We already segregate plastics, glass, and paper, it’s not a surprise then that people are getting interested in scrap metal recycling as well. But while you can simply arrange a scrap metal removal and the collectors will take care of everything for you, it’s a […]

5 recycling trends coming soon

On: Nov 13, 2019

By: TransMetal

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Recycling is one of the easiest things we can do to help our planet get in better shape. The amount of waste we, as a society, produce is increasing over time, and without taking care of this issue right away, we’re going to end up in serious trouble. It’s not a surprise then that many […]

Best Examples of Recycled Metals

On: Oct 7, 2019

By: TransMetal

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In a world where every little battle in the fight for a good environment counts, recycling becomes one of the most important issues all around. With the resources draining and manufacturing being one of the biggest causes of global warming, recycling is now one of the biggest priorities for disposing of trash. Scrap metal recycling […]

How many times can scrap be recycled?

On: Jul 24, 2019

By: TransMetal

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Recycling is good for the environment, we all know that. But what many people don’t know is that not all recyclable materials can actually be used to create new items. While glass can be recycled over and over again without changing its properties, plastic and paper can be reused only a couple of times. The […]

More than meets the eye – creative uses of scrap metal

On: May 14, 2019

By: TransMetal

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By now everyone has heard about recycling and probably implements it into their daily life to some degree. For decades, as a society, we’ve mass-produced tons of goods which ended up as an equally huge amount of waste. Recycling is a good way for people to have an actual impact on the world and be […]

Metal Objects that are Perfect for Repurposing

On: May 8, 2019

By: TransMetal

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We live in a culture of consumerism. We were taught by our parents to sew holes in our clothes, make a laundry with vinegar to stop the colours from fading out and to carry around an old plastic bag to always be prepared for some shopping. An yet, the new trends of “take and throw […]

Recycling metal is better for the environment than you might think

On: May 8, 2019

By: TransMetal

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Metal is constantly in demand in the modern world and this situation is not likely to change anytime soon. However, mining can carry serious consequences for the environment and local habitat. Reducing these risks is therefore important for a better future for our society and the world as a whole. Environmental costs of mining Metal […]

How to Properly Recycle and Why Is It So Important to Do So?

On: Feb 6, 2019

By: TransMetal

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Global warming is becoming an issue of international prominence, that’s why governments around the world have increased funding for research pertaining to clean energy and recycling. So, if you haven’t been keeping up with what can be recycled over the last few years, you are probably doing it wrong, and some garbage ends in landfills […]

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle- Metals

On: Jan 2, 2019

By: TransMetal

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Have you ever thought about what to do with metal scraps like cans or aluminum foil? The majority of our metal waste is in the form of our pets food cans. Also, soda cans and canned food such as chicken broth or vegetables came in, but those are the minority. Some of you probably know, […]

Car recycling – how it’s done

On: Jun 12, 2018

By: TransMetal

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We are living in the world that is steadily becoming more conscious of the impact we have on the environment. As such, we are always searching for more and more reliable ways to reuse the materials we have available. Recycling experts take to cars as a reliable source of reusable materials to further reduce our […]

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