Have you ever wondered what exactly can be recycled out of a car? Or have you ever asked yourself the question, ‘how can I scrap my car?’ If you have, then you’re in the right place to find out all you could ever need and more about what can be recycled, and the types of materials commonly found within cars. Continue reading “What Can Be Recycled In A Car?”
Do You Know What Scrap Metal Can Be Used For?
Recycling metal is not just good for your wallet, it’s also great for the environment. Extracting metal takes up a lot of energy and can be a massive pollutant, not to mention it depletes the earth’s natural resources – in order to improve our carbon footprint while making economic sense, investing in scrap metal recycling instead of sending it straight to landfill is the best solution. Continue reading “Do You Know What Scrap Metal Can Be Used For?”
Top 7 Metal Recycling Facts You Should Know
More and more people are aware of their environmental impact and aim to reduce their carbon footprint. Many are now recycling but there is always more to be done. After all, even though recycling rates are rising, so is the planet’s population, which leads to more natural resources used, more products created and more waste. Continue reading “Top 7 Metal Recycling Facts You Should Know”
The World’s Strongest Metals
We’ve talked about different types of metals here at Morecambe Metals, and each have their own properties and characteristics. One of the prized characteristics in metals is their strength, as it allows them to be used in a variety of applications, settings and industries. Continue reading “The World’s Strongest Metals”
9 Things You Never Knew About Recycling
Being eco-friendly is now more popular than ever, so most people are already quite aware of what they can and can’t recycle. In this article, we’re looking at some of the biggest recycling mistakes that people are making every day and helping you to be more efficient. Continue reading “9 Things You Never Knew About Recycling”
Metals and Their Properties: Stainless Steel
Previously, we have discussed iron, copper, steel, and aluminium as part of our ongoing series ‘Metals and Their Properties’. In this article, we are turning our attention to the qualities, applications and history of stainless steel. As experts in the scrap metal recycling business, we hope to show you the usefulness and importance of recycling stainless steel.
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The Future of Plastic Recycling
Plastic waste is a huge problem, not just in the UK but worldwide as well. It is estimated that 12.7 million tonnes of plastic ends up in the oceans each year. From Cornish beaches to the uninhabited Pacific Islands, plastic is travelling on ocean currents to turn up in every corner of the globe. Continue reading “The Future of Plastic Recycling”
Different Metals and Their Properties
Metals are some of the most widely used materials on the planet, as well as being one of the most extracted. Each metal that is extracted has different properties, and it is important to understand these so that you know if you are using that type of metal in the right application – and so that you know which ones to recycle and which ones you should scrap.
We love everything metal related, which is why we’ve come up with the most common metals that are used every day and the properties that they exhibit.
Metal Recycling in the UK: Facts & Figures 2019
According to the British Metal Recycling Association (BMRA), at least fifteen-thousand individuals are currently employed in the UK scrap industry. In this article, we consider how their work changes our country for the better, as well as how we all need to work together so as to progress even further. Continue reading “Metal Recycling in the UK: Facts & Figures 2019”
How You Can Help The Environment by Recycling Your Unwanted Vehicles
No matter the reason why your car has reached the end of its life, be it due to damage or a failed MOT, it’s crucial to consider the next steps; what will you do now that you’re faced with a vehicle that you can’t drive anymore? Although most people are aware of things they can do around the home to help the environment, many still don’t know the environmental advantages of vehicle recycling. Continue reading “How You Can Help The Environment by Recycling Your Unwanted Vehicles”