by iona | Apr 1, 2016 | Sustainability and Recycling
Understanding the environmental footprint of zinc starts with documenting the resource requirements (energy and non-energy) and environmental releases associated with zinc mining and refining, but it also involves understanding the impacts and the benefits of using...
by iona | Apr 1, 2015 | Sustainability and Recycling
This fact sheet explains the stocks and flows of zinc on a global basis, providing a description of material flow analysis and brief examination of the zinc life cycle. Download...
by iona | Apr 1, 2015 | Sustainability and Recycling
This fact sheet explains the concept of in-use stocks, how they compare to geologic stocks, how they have evolved over time, and what current trends can tell us about future use. Download...
by iona | Apr 1, 2015 | Sustainability and Recycling
This fact sheet explains the material supply for zinc metal, including how much zinc is currently in use, how much is in production, how much of the zinc in use is recycled, and estimates of world zinc reserves. Download...
by iona | Apr 1, 2015 | Sustainability and Recycling
This publication describes the recycling circuit for zinc, including: sources for recycled zinc, ends uses, methods for assessing recycling rates, and current recycling statistics. Download...
by iona | Apr 1, 2015 | Sustainability and Recycling
Zinc sheet has a number of attributes that make it desirable for use in a range of applications. It is durable; it is 100% recyclable, and for major applications such as roofing and wall claddings, the recycling rate reaches 95%. Download...
