How Cans of Pop are Made

Over 75% of cans are made from aluminium, and it’s thought that most cans contain around 70% of recycled metal as their casing. Today, we’re looking at where the aluminium in your can of cola comes from, and why drinks companies across the globe are looking to recycle more. Continue reading

How to Dispose of Scrap Metal Legally

Disposing of your scrap metal may sound like an easy process, but you’d be surprised just how many variables you need to take into consideration to ensure you’re selling your scrap metal in a legal way. In 2013 the Scrap Metal Dealers Act (SMDA) came into force across England and Wales; this act created an up-to-date regulatory regime for the scrap metal recycling and vehicle dismantling industries, and any businesses which work within this sector. Continue reading

Metals and their Properties: BRASS

In this section of ‘Metals and their Properties’, we’re tooting our horns for brass. Brass alloy shares its name with the group of wind instruments, but we’re going to be looking at more than just its instrumental value. In this post, we’ll cover the history of the uses of brass, including its place in non-ferrous metal recycling. Continue reading