2 - Reduction of emissions

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1 - Preservation of natural resources
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2 - Reduction of emissions

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3 - Managing energy consumption
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4 - It saves you money

2. Reduction of emissions

Metal recycling conserves natural resources by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and using less energy than making metal from virgin ore. The production of new metal releases a far greater amount of greenhouse gas emissions compared to making products from recycled metal.

Last reviewed: 15/08/2023

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