How to Care for the Planet?
Our planet is in increasingly worse condition, which is why it’s important to take care of it as much as we can. One of the key and very important matters is recycling. Most of us sort our waste at home. We should categorize waste into four basic groups and place them in specially marked containers.
What is recycling and how does it work? It is the process of reusing waste to create a new product. It is one form of environmental protection. Its goal is to reduce the excessive exploitation of natural resources and to minimize the amount of waste.
Its basic principle is to maximize the use of available waste while minimizing energy and raw material consumption.
Aluminium
One of the most popular metals used in production is aluminium. Many aluminium products are a result of recycling this material, which can be processed multiple times, significantly lowering production costs while also reducing the harmful impact of industry on the environment.
Aluminium recycling is not just about cans, foils, and general scrap. Has anyone ever wondered what happens to, for example, our old aluminium doors after they are replaced with new ones?
Aluminium Recycling
Aluminium is a material that has many advantages. It is very durable and resistant to corrosion. It is also lightweight and long-lasting. One of its great strengths is that it is 100% recyclable. Additionally, unlike other materials, aluminium does not lose its properties during the recycling process. This means it can be processed indefinitely without losing quality.
Recycling aluminium requires only 5% of the energy needed to produce primary aluminium. Thanks to recycling, it is possible to avoid the emission of 8 tons of carbon dioxide for every ton of aluminium.
Due to its properties, aluminium is durable and resistant, allowing its lifespan to last up to 40 years. UV radiation, rain, or snow do not affect its condition in any way.
What does aluminium recycling look like?
- Dismantling old doors/windows
- Sorting
- Melting
- Casting aluminium semi-finished products for further processing
- Extruding profiles
- Producing new doors/windows
- Installing new joinery
