Contribution of recycling towards UN SDGs

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, embraced by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for prosperity and growth for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing making the world a global village. One of the prime purposes of the UN SDGs is recycling and waste management. In today’s era, there is a significant increase in waste due to certain consumption habits of human beings. This waste if not treated will get accumulated and pose a serious threat to humanity. To curb this threat, an important step would be recycling. Recycling is an integrated effort to convert the waste into reusable material which would be the backbone to the sustainable development goals by the United Nations. Some of the key Sustainable development goals such as Goals 11, 12 and 17 includes-

• Sustainable cities and communities,
• Responsible consumption and production
• Partnership for the goals

These aim at providing a detailed guideline to achieve a better and sustainable future for all of us. We at Lucky group try to make our sincere efforts towards this noble cause. We collect as much scrap from the Dubai scrap yards and give them a new life. We proudly stand as one of the best metal scrap companies in Dubai who is trying to reduce the burden of waste as much as possible by contributing to the initiative taken by UN SDGs.

Trash to Treasure

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We have heard the old saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure”. These days when we all are on the environmental radar and aim towards being more nature conscious. One may not find a diamond in the Dubai scrap yards but creatively using the “trash” that is already there will not lift your work-space aesthetics but leads you towards a more environment-friendly lifestyle. 

Most of the items found in the scrap yards can be up-cycled with minimum of efforts and can save your money rather than buying new products. 

“Restyle your work-space”

• While looking at scrap metal yards in Dubai, you may find copper scrap, copper wires can be converted into a great art piece by reshaping it as a flower and it can act as centerpiece for your office desk. 
• Metal frames can be reused as a great wall organizer, add some paint, shelf and hooks to it and you have your own wall organizer.
• Paint Buckets or Big Tin Cans can be creatively converted into an ice bucket for your mini bar or act as a great decor piece for a corner.
•  Planters for your herb garden made out of old tin cans are one the best ways to reuse it and can also be revamped to store office stationery. 

Most of the above mentioned materials are easily available at home or you can buy from any metal scrap companies in Dubai. And by putting such minimal efforts you can instantly add an interesting touch to your office work-space decor and convert the trash to treasure. 

RECYCLING CULTURE AT WORK PLACES

Protecting the environment is not only the responsibility of every individual but it’s concern that we all need to share among the community to protect our environment from harmful effects caused by waste disposal into our landfills.

Waste generation is increasing drastically daily, so we all have to come forward and embed the recycling culture in our home and public places. Otherwise its negative impact on our environment whether it is homes, work places, schools, and universities can leave a lasting dent on our future generations.

Lucky Recycling considers the value of scrap metals and its generation at its  scrap metals yard in Dubai by providing recycling services to corporate at their work places which not only brings monetary value for the firm but also provide a recycling awareness among its employees.

How to bring recycling culture at work places;

• Eliminate single-use plastic bottles and encourage staff to use reusable water bottles, cups or mugs for beverages.
• Arrange recycling awareness campaigns at workplaces and provide recycling bins at all necessary places.
• Avoid paper usage, encourage E-filing and print only when necessary.
• Manage your recyclable waste at designated areas so employees can actively participate in your recycling campaigns.
• Find proper recycling companies in UAE for your recyclable metals collected at your work places.
• Ask suppliers to avoid sending disposable waste which adds additional burden on your facility.
• Collaborate with paper recycling companies for disposal of magazines or used cartons.
• Use refillable, reusable toner cartridges for laser printers and copiers.

Are Rare Earth Metals Important to Recycle?

In today’s world, automobiles and electronics seem to be a very crucial part of one’s life. With the advent of technological progression, one has become more and more reliable to these consumer goods. 

Often, we neglect a group of elements called rare-earth metals.  Their unique magnetic, heat-resistant and phosphorescent qualities make them essential in production of daily used products like electrical, smart phones, LCD TV displays, cars engines, cameras, and other technology which require rare-earth elements to function.

Most often these products are taken for granted and can be seen in bulk quantity in Dubai scrap yards. Although they are pivotal in the appliances we use every day.

Rare-earth elements also have a significant burden on the environment. Processing these metals are not only difficult but hazardous to the environment when its extract.  

Presently, the main roadblock to recycling rare-earth metals is the cost required to purify the mixtures obtained from consumer devices. 

Though scientists are still researching ways to recycle rare-earth metal, one way to approach is to reuse the old electronics and reduce the demand for the rare -earth metal.  

So, it is advisable is to invest appropriately in the products that contain rare-earth metals to protect the environment the environment. In times like these, metal recycling companies such as Lucky group that manages their facility to protect the environment and spread awareness about harmful impact on  human life.