MINIMUM IMPACT
Recycling is essential for reducing environmental impact. By choosing to recycle, we help reduce the extraction of new resources, a process that typically consumes large amounts of energy and water and generates significant CO₂ emissions. This means that each reused material means a smaller carbon footprint and a more responsible use of natural resources.
Furthermore, recycling promotes significant water and energy savings. Producing metals from recycled materials requires less intensive processes than extracting and processing virgin ores. This reduction not only minimizes environmental impacts but also strengthens the circular economy, encouraging practices that preserve our planet and optimize available resources.
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800 TCO2/YEAR
Producing metals from virgin raw materials releases large amounts of greenhouse gases. With the amount União Metais recycles, we reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 800 tons per year.
40M Liters
Producing metals from virgin ores requires millions of liters of water for extraction, washing, and processing. The Union recycles 150,000 kg per year, saving approximately 40 million liters (ML) of water, helping to preserve this resource essential for life and environmental balance.
1.95M kWh
In one year, recycling 150,000 kg can save around 1.95 gigawatt-hours (GWh). This reduction in energy consumption alleviates the demand for non-renewable sources and makes metal production much more efficient.
