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Forevertron– Scrap Metal Preserving The Past In Art
One of the more interesting ways of recycling scrap metal is in the form of art. Not something that would be top of mind when looking at recycling solutions! Over the years a number of artists have achieved fame and recognition for their work with scrap metals...
Is Electronic Scrap Recycling Out Of Control?
The rules regarding electronic scrap have again been in the news of late. The European Parliament overwhelmingly recommended changes to its current legislation regarding the collection and recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) - including...
Proud Supporters of Show Me The Green 2011
As part of our ongoing community involvement and support for green planning education and initiatives, Peel Scrap Metal is pleased to once again be a sponsor of the ‘Show Me The Green’ competition at the University of Toronto. We are joined in this effort by sponsors...
Metal Recycling – Just How Important An Issue Is It?
On the Natural Resources Canada Website, the government points out that in this country it is estimated that 15 million tons of non-ferrous and ferrous metal scrap are recycled Important each year. In the U. S., ISRI (the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries)...
The Importance Of ‘Giving Back’ Can Never Be Understated
Every spring, a shiny red fire truck shows up on our street. The firefighters on board have arrived for a walkthrough inspection of our premises to make sure that all areas are safe for our employees, our customers, Giving Back and the firefighters themselves should...
Rare Earth Metals — Rarely Understood
In Canada, we are blessed with a real abundance of natural resources. Not all countries are as fortunate. This is especially true in the case of what is commonly known as rare earth metals. Something which has featured prominently in the news of late. Rare earth...
Renewable Urban Mining VS Disasters Waiting To Happen
Like most people, we were riveted by the unfolding story of the rescue of the Chilean miners last month. It was a story of the power of the human spirit. Mining The courage of the miners, the faith of their families, and the selfless determination and ingenuity of the...
Copper – The Metal with a PHD in Economics
If you look through some of the literature on copper, you might be surprised to learn that copper is often referred to as metal with a Ph.D. in economics. A bellwether for base metals, it is susceptible to economic trends and, therefore, closely tied to the business...