Recycling metal conserves valuable natural resources by reducing the need for mining and refining metal ore. For example, extracting Iron Ore and refining it into iron is an energy-intensive process that can have significant environmental impacts, including habitat destruction and air and water pollution.

Recycling metal consumes significantly less energy compared to producing metals from their raw materials. The process of extracting metals from their ore and refining them requires large amounts of energy, primarily in the form of electricity. In contrast, recycling metal involves melting down used metal products and reforming them into new materials, which requires only a fraction of the energy needed for primary production.

Metals are highly durable and versatile material used in various applications, from food cans to construction materials. When metal products reach the end of their lifecycle, recycling allows them to be transformed into new products rather than being disposed of as waste. This reduces the volume of waste sent to landfills, alleviating pressure on waste management systems and minimizing environmental pollution.

The primary production of metals from their ores releases significant amounts of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, contributing to climate change. By recycling metal instead of producing it from scratch, we can avoid these emissions and mitigate the environmental impact of metal production.