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 […]
The benefits of recycling aluminium Recycling is a pretty hot-button issue. We generate so much waste that we’re getting dangerously close to permanently damaging our ecosystem, endangering life both on land and in the sea. While plastic may be hard to recycle, aluminium is another matter entirely. There are a myriad of potential uses for […]
One man’s trash is another man’s, well, something! The life cycle of the things we use nowadays is very short. New products are made quickly and without as much care as in the past. Machine parts, tools, frames etc. get worn out easily. Do you know how much trash is generated every year? In Europe, […]
Over the last years, the British industry has been more than willing to use scrap non-ferrous metals for production. The situation is similar in many other European countries. According to analysts, this is a constant trend that might even get reinforced in the following years. What does it result from and what are the consequences? Generally […]