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Copper shortage has metal manufacturers digging through yesterday’s trash
The demand for copper continues to rise as more is needed for renewable energy technology. As metal manufacturers struggle to keep up with growing demand, there has been an increasing focus on recycling copper, given the expense and challenges of mining. ...
Scrap the Learning Curve: Today’s Scrap Yard Software Like ScrapWare Is User-Friendly from the Start
In the competitive and dynamic business of scrap metal recycling, most scrap yard owners recognize the benefits of using high-quality recycling software to run their operation. Unfortunately, some may still think that obtaining a software system or replacing...
Enhancing Vendor Relationships in the Scrap Metal Recycling Industry with ScrapWare
In the scrap metal recycling industry, your vendors are a key component of your success. The source of your scrap metal and the price you pay for that raw material is part of your competitiveness equation. Fortunately for recyclers, practices and tools,...
Recycling Industry Advances the Goals of Earth Day 2025
“Our Power, Our Planet” is the theme of this year’s Earth Day on April 22, 2025. In addition to the annual commemoration of efforts to focus on environmental issues, the theme in 2025 is increasing clean energy and improving air quality. The recycling industry has...