What’s happening in the world of scrap recycling—and what’s around the corner?
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Scrap metal recycling is an inventory-based business. A variety of material from different sources flows into the business, possibly into different yards, or handled by various employees. Knowing what you have on hand, where and at what stage of processing...
Warmer temperatures and longer days mean summer is here! This year, it’s estimated that more than 200 million Americans will hit the road for a summer vacation. A vacation away from home, however, does not have to mean a vacation from taking care of the...
Monday, June 5, 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day. “Finding Solutions to Plastic Pollution” is the theme of this year’s event, hosted by the Cote d’Ivoire. Established by the United Nations, this annual commemoration is...
The rising cost of metals like copper, nickel and zinc has a broad impact across the economy, including how much it costs to make a penny, nickel and dime. A recent report by the U.S. Mint examines the need to adopt new alloys for coin production to save...
Renewable energy from solar and wind power has picked up steam over the past 20 years, as is evidenced by the proliferation of solar panels and wind turbines dotting the landscape. The goal of this technology is to improve the environment, but a major environmental...
Our country’s energy mix is diversifying to include more renewable energy production. Copper plays a vital role in the adoption of wind and solar power and the increasing use of electric vehicles. As copper demand surges, the role of recyclers will become...