Any refrigerator unit that was built before 1994 likely still uses the older CFCs that are considered ozone-depleting . Allow us to deal with the removal of these old models and ensure that these gases are not released into the atmosphere.
Ferrous metals generate more volume for the recycling industry, but the non-ferrous counterparts generate more revenue because of greater value. In 2014, the United States generated ferrous metals of about 73 million metric tons. The non-ferrous ones were at 7 million metric tons but valued at 40 billion.
Electronic waste includes dangerous chemicals like lead, cadmium, beryllium, mercury, and brominated flame retardants. When we dispose of devices improperly, these hazardous materials have a high risk of polluting the air, contaminating soil, and leaching into water sources.
Recycling is one of the ways to battle global warming, which scientists say is connected to some of the worst heat waves in U.S. history. In 1995, for example, a prolonged heat wave was responsible for the deaths of more than 700 people.
Were you aware that almost all of the materials used to manufacture a cell phone can be recovered to make new products? Metals, plastics, and rechargeable batteries from recycled cell phones are turned into new materials and products.
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