The Scrap Metal Recycling Industry: Where It Started & Where It’s Going

With the recent report from MPs wanting the UK to push forward their petrol and diesel car ban by eight years to 2032 as opposed to the original plan of 2040, one thing is clear: more needs to be done to protect the environment. Whilst the finger of accusation is often squarely pointed at plastics – it’s estimated that only a third of consumer plastic is recycled in the UK – every industry, as well as every individual, should be doing their bit for the environment, by recycling as much as possible.

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Environmental Benefits of Scrapping Your Metal

The latest available data on commercial and industrial waste generation suggests an overall downward trend since 2012 – a reduction of 2 million tonnes in England – and is clearly welcome news. However, estimates suggest that in England alone, 32.2 million tonnes of such waste were generated in 2016, indicating that there is certainly more that could be done.

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End of Life Vehicle Regulations

The regulations surrounding End of Life Vehicles are a directive of the European Union addressing the end of life for automotive products. Vehicles are regulated to limit the environmental impact of their disposal by reducing the amount of waste created when they are scrapped. This is to encourage the recovery, re-use, and recycling of vehicle components and materials.

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