Recycling metals
Description
Recycling metals involves collecting, processing, and reusing scrap metal to produce new materials, thereby conserving natural resources, reducing energy consumption, and minimizing environmental pollution. This strategy addresses the depletion of finite metal ores and mitigates the harmful impacts of mining and waste disposal. By establishing efficient collection systems, refining technologies, and market incentives, recycling metals ensures a sustainable supply chain and supports circular economy principles, directly remedying resource scarcity and environmental degradation.
Implementation
http://www.mlc.lib.mi.us/~stewarca/recycling.html.
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Metadata
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Global strategies
Type
(D) Detailed strategies
Subject
- Fundamental sciences » Metallic elements and alloys
- Economics » Resource utilization
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Language
English
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V7628
DOCID
13276280
D7NID
217666
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Last update
Dec 3, 2024