Recycling Scrap Metal To Minimise Greenhouse Gases

Climate change is a hot topic at the moment, and we’re all becoming more conscious of sustainability and our impact on the environment. We need to protect our planet, so it’s only right that we look for ways we can all help.

Research shows that some of the Earth’s raw materials, including zinc and copper, are starting to run out and could be depleted altogether within the next century. One way that we can all help to combat this problem is through recycling. Recycling scrap metal is a relatively straightforward way to address the issue.

It has multiple benefits, including being a helpful way to reduce the production of greenhouse gases. In this post, we look in more detail at recycling scrap metal to reduce greenhouse gases. Keep reading or give us a call today!

What are Greenhouse Gases?

Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, increasing the temperature of the planet. They appear naturally in the atmosphere but are also generated by extracting raw materials, including fossil fuels, from the Earth.

An exceptionally high presence of greenhouse gases over a long period of time cannot be reversed or slowed down.This is where recycling scrap metal can help.

Recycling scrap metal means that fewer raw materials and fossil fuels need to be extracted from the planet, which therefore reduces the production of greenhouse gases. Most metals are easy to recycle, and smelting recycled metal uses significantly less energy than standard smelting.

The Other Benefit of Recycling Scrap Metal

As well as being kinder to the environment, there’s another benefit to recycling scrap metal – you can make some extra money! Scrap recycling companies like BCM Scrap Steel & Transport can take scrap off your hands in exchange for cash.

The amount you can receive will vary depending on the scrap you have because some metals are in higher demand and therefore worth more than others. Other factors include where you live and the variety of metal you can provide. A good estimate is that you can receive about $10 for 100lb of scrap metal.

Where Do I Find Scrap Metal for Recycling?

Construction sites are often packed full of unwanted scrap metal. However, unless you’re overseeing the site you’ll need to get in contact with the person responsible for it before retrieving any scrap – scrap theft is illegal.

Sites like apartment buildings and hospitals can also be good places to look for unwanted scrap metal that can be recycled. In general, dumpsters are also fruitful sites for finding scrap.

Contact BCM Scrap Steel & Transport

If you have scrap metal you’d like to sell for recycling, or want to find out more about recycling scrap metal call us If you have scrap metal you’d like to sell for recycling, or want to find out more about recycling scrap metal, call us on 0413 555 421 today!

We’re based in Emerald and serve our local community with quality scrap metal recycling services that can help you to make a profit. We believe it’s vitally important to protect our planet as much as we can, so we’re always happy to provide assistance and advice when it comes to recycling scrap metals.