There are several types of secondary raw materials, including:
🟩 Recycled Metals
These include metals such as aluminum, steel, copper, and lead, which are recovered from scrap and waste materials like old vehicles, appliances, and electronic devices.
🟩 Recycled Plastics
Plastics from used containers, packaging, and other plastic waste can be recycled and converted into raw materials for manufacturing new plastic products.
🟩 Recycled Paper
Paper and cardboard products, like newspapers, magazines, and used cardboard boxes, can be recycled to produce new paper and paper-based products.
🟩 Recycled Glass
Glass bottles and containers can be recycled and processed into raw materials for making new glass products.
🟩 Recycled Textiles
Textiles and clothing can be recycled to create secondary raw materials for making new fabric and clothing items.
🟩 Recovered Energy
Waste-to-energy processes can extract energy from waste materials, such as incineration of non-recyclable waste, to generate electricity or heat.
🟩 Recycled Electronic Waste (E-waste)
Electronic waste, including old computers, smartphones, and other electronic devices, can be processed to extract valuable metals and components for reuse.
🟩 Reclaimed Wood
Wood from demolished buildings or used wooden products can be salvaged and reused as secondary raw materials for construction and other applications.
🟩 Regenerated Fibers
Some fibers, like polyester and nylon, can be chemically processed from post-consumer waste, such as plastic bottles or discarded textiles.
🟩 Recycled Rubber
Rubber from discarded tires and other rubber products can be recycled and used in various applications, including in manufacturing new tires.
These secondary raw materials play a vital role in promoting sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of industrial processes by reducing the need for virgin raw materials and minimizing waste generation.