At QR Metals, we are committed to promoting environmental stewardship and sustainability in the metals recycling industry. We believe that by incorporating sustainable business practices into our operations, we can make a positive impact on the planet while serving our customers' needs. We adhere to strict guidelines and implement efficient technologies to ensure that we limit the environmental impact of the recycling process. By efficiently recycling metals recovered from incinerator bottom ash, we help conserve primary resources and minimize the amount of metals ending up in landfills.
Metals that end up in MSW are diverted from landfill and recovered to a high quality that can be circled back into the economy. This reduces the demand for the mining of primary metals, preventing environmental impacts from resource extraction, production and transport.
In the European Union and the United Kingdom, 250 million tonnes of MSW are generated each year, with 25% being disposed of in landfills. Waste incineration offers an alternative and allows for the recycling of non-recyclable waste.
The incineration of MSW produces energy and steam to warm houses and provide electricity. A quarter of the initial mass is transformed into incinerator bottom ash (IBA).
Companies that specialise in the treatment of IBA with a process that allows the: Extraction of mineral fraction, Recovery of ferrous metals and Recovery of non-ferrous metals.
EfW's try hard to make the most from waste, nevertheless ash remains as the last residue. When residue ash is not recycled it is usually buried at a landfill site. Amongst other things, landfills produce methane which is a strong greenhouse gas. To prevent this, IBA processors play a vital role.
At QR Metals, sustainability is not just a buzzword; it is at the core of our decision-making process. Whilst we work within our value chain towards the wider circular economy, we also recognise the importance of looking inwards at our own operations. We continuously strive to improve and innovate our sustainable business practices to minimise our environmental impact while delivering high-quality products and services to our customers.
Together, let's build a more sustainable future.