Metals are recyclable materials.
Recyclable materials are those materials that can be reformed or remoulded into new materials for use. The core idea behind the process of recycling is the recovery of materials from waste.
Recycling plays a major role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, minimizing energy consumption levels, air pollution, water pollution, and reducing the usage of fresh raw materials for increased production. It also benefits the economy and gives thrust to the concept of sustainability.
It forms a part of the 3R concept that includes:
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
- A number of products like plastic bottles, paper, glass, cans & containers are recycled.
- Among metals, ferrous metals like steel and aluminum are the most recycled.
- There are multiple steps involved in recycling the metals. They are collection, storing, processing, shredding, melting and purification, and solidification and transportation.
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