Advantages of Recycling Copper Scrap

Mined or extracted in the form of sulphides from massive open mines, Copper is a metal that has been in use for the past 10,000 years. Copper today has multiple uses in a huge range of applications viz. Electronics components, Plumbing systems, Electrical Appliances, Construction, etc. The unique properties of copper are the reason why it is preferred over alternative metals like aluminium. The demand keeps growing, even as prices increase. Like aluminium, copper too is 100% recyclable. This is where scrap metal recyclers in Dubai, like the Lucky Group’s scrap recycling division, Lucky Recycling, make their presence felt. Their job is to source and segregate copper scrap from Dubai, and make it available to manufacturers, for use in various applications. This alone makes them an important link in the chain of recycling and protecting the environment.

Recycling copper has enormous benefits, both, in terms of profitability for manufacturers and also in the form of environmental protection; some of which have been listed below:

Environment:
Mining and processing copper sulphides generates a lot of dust. Particulates and waste gases are produced, which possess a direct threat to the environment. Although copper deposits around the world are plentiful, it is the mining of copper that destroys the habitat and ecology in the surrounding areas. This is manifest in the form of acid mine drainage or acid rock drainage. Recycling of copper limits the production and emission of these harmful gases.

Landfill Costs:
Copper used in electronics is usually hidden from plain view. This is why it ends up in landfills, adding to the burden of getting rid of the scrap. Landfills always have a limit, but what makes matters worse is that these appliances with their linked components will be buried there for decades. This can cause untold damage to ground water sources and much more. Also, landfills tend to get filled rapidly, as soon as they become available. This makes them an expensive solution, one that is fraught with the risk of causing irrecoverable levels of environmental damage.

Energy Saving:
100GJ/tonne is the amount of energy used to extract copper from the ore. On the other hand, recycling of copper utilizes a mere 10GJ/tonne. Thus, recycling of copper leads to the conservation of valuable resources like oil, gas and coal, etc. Another benefit of recycling vis-à-vis the mining of ore is realized in the form of reduced CO2 emissions.  Also a smaller amount of CO2 is released during the recycling process compared to the mining and extraction of copper.

Economics:
The costs involved in the mining and extraction of copper are higher than compared to the recycling process, for use in other applications. In-fact, it is more expensive than finding, segregating and re-melting it for use in other applications. Recycled copper retains up to 90% of the original cost. Thus, recycling is one of the main factors that help control copper prices.

The Lucky Group has always been a natural supporter of the environment. It promotes environmental awareness by participating in local green events and exhibitions. It also pledges its support to various green initiatives and drives. With clients encompassing 40 countries around the world and Dubai as its headquarters, the Lucky Group is indeed, an international company with a green heart.

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