1 - Preservation of natural resources

1. Preservation of natural resources

This is one of the main reasons why people should recycle metal. Metal is excavated from the earth through a process called mining. Over time, the areas excavated tend to be depleted, and the miners move to other areas looking for metals to mine. This means that in case this trend does not stop or is not controlled, most areas will have huge excavation holes.

By providing an alternative to virgin ore, recycling metal helps to reduce the devastating effects of mining. Mining operations not only destroy delicate natural habitats, but also pollute the surrounding air, water, and soil.

Toxic runoff can occur while a mine is in operation and even affect lakes, streams, and marine environments for subsequent decades, long after it has been shut down. Therefore, in order to prevent this and preserve the environment, it is important to recycle metal.