{"id":277,"date":"2019-11-27T19:39:17","date_gmt":"2019-11-27T19:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardencityironandmetal.com\/blog\/?p=277"},"modified":"2019-11-27T19:39:17","modified_gmt":"2019-11-27T19:39:17","slug":"the-environmental-benefits-of-recycling-copper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardencityironandmetal.com\/blog\/the-environmental-benefits-of-recycling-copper\/","title":{"rendered":"The Environmental Benefits of Recycling Copper"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did you know that copper metal has been used by mankind for\nmore than 10,000 years? A history as long as this is proof that copper has some\npretty incredible benefits and wide range of applications. For this reason, it\nis important for our society to put sincere effort into the copper recycling\nindustry. Not sure copper recycling is something that should be a priority? Continue\nreading to learn some of the top environmental benefits to recycling copper, and\nwhere to get started recycling in your town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recycle Copper to Preserve Natural Resources<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Copper is highly valuable resource that should be preserved\nto our best ability. Copper recycling allows us to preserve our earth\u2019s natural\nresources and reduce our need to mine for new ores. In fact, the energy needed to\nrecycle copper is around 85 to 90 percent less than the energy needed to\nprocess new copper from virgin ore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although only 12 percent of known reserves have been used\nup, sadly, copper is not a renewable resource. The only remaining natural\ndeposits of copper in the United States are suggested to add up to 1.6 billion\nmetric tons. Most of the copper mining and production in the United States take\nplace in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Montana, and Utah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recycle Copper to Reduce Air Pollution<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The mining and processing of raw natural ores inmates a\nmassive amount of factory emissions which are harmful to our air quality. These\nomissions are filled with pollutants that are not only harmful to our health,\nbut also to the health of pets and plants. Harmful factory emissions from\nmining metal can even be damaging to our Earth\u2019s atmosphere as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recycle Copper to Be Efficient <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Copper can be recycled over and over again, which means it can be repurposed indefinitely. Furthermore, our societies need for copper is increasing as technology is improving, and innovative electrical devices are being introduced to the market, every day. Our generation is a crucial time to begin preserving our copper resources so that we can keep up with the demand of this highly- useful metal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of items that contain copper and can be recycled include computers, circuit boards, washing machines, drying machines, refrigerators, dehumidifiers, heat pumps, dishwashers, copper plumbing pipes, copper gutters and downspouts, copper plumbing fixtures, copper trophies or statues, coins, wiring, pots and pans, and anything else containing copper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Recycle Copper in Indiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call Garden City Iron & Metal at 1-888-586-5322<\/strong> to sell scrap copper<\/a> for cash in Central and Southern Indiana. We pay cash on the spot for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including junk cars, automotive parts, appliances, construction equipment, motorized farming equipment, and more. Request a free estimate for your scrap metal, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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