This is the purest form of copper scrap, often coming from electrical wiring.
This includes copper tubing, pipe, and other clean copper items.
This category encompasses copper with some impurities, such as painted or coated copper.
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Recycling copper reduces the need to mine new copper ore.
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Recycling copper uses up to 85% less energy than mining new copper.
(Source: Copper Development Association)
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Recycling keeps copper out of landfills, where it can take decades to decompose.
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Copper production is energy-intensive, and recycling helps reduce carbon emissions.
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The recycling industry supports numerous jobs in collection, processing, and manufacturing.
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Recycling copper contributes to a circular economy, keeping resources in use and generating economic activity.
(Source: Copper Development Association)
