What are the most recycled metals? - Metals ranked by their scrap value.

 The demand and use of recycled metal have increased across industries of all sizes. There are several metals that are valued high in the recycling and scrap metals trading industry of Dubai. Some of these metals are: (https://transmetal.co.uk/top-7-most-valuable-scrap-metals/)

 

1. Aluminum:  Aluminum is one of the most widely traded scrap metals in Dubai and across the world. There are different sources of aluminum scrap such as drinking cans, kitchenware, household items, electronic devices, and car frames, etc. Recycled aluminum is used for diverse purposes like construction, the building of airplanes, utensils, vehicles, and many more of the like.

 

2. Copper: Copper is the most common metal present in most of the items in a household. Copper scrap is highly valued by metal recycling companies in Dubai for its quality and industrial demand. Copper wires, pipes, and plumbing, appliances are the most common sources of copper metal in households. 

 

3. Stainless Steel: Stainless steel scrap in Dubai has a high market value for its versatile use and strength. Stainless steel is composed of other metals such nickel, iron, molybdenum, and chromium which further increases the market demand for stainless steel scrap. Stainless steel comes in a wide range of grades with varying quantities of nickel and each grade is valued differently. (https://www.metalmenrecycling.com.au/top-7-most-valuable-scrap-metals/)

Stainless steel has a very high tensile strength and can be easily recycled for use in the automobile industry, building construction, bridge construction, housewares, and electronic devices.

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4. Brass: Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. It is known for its strength, hardness, machinability, and capability of being an efficient use. Bacteria cannot breed on brass surfaces, making it an ideal metal for medical equipment. (http://sciencenetlinks.com/science-news/science-updates/antibacterial-doorknobs/)

Brass can be found in decorative items, musical instruments, ammunition, taps, and mechanical tools. The unique properties of brass make it a desirable recycled metal.

Recycling metal is not only environmentally friendly but also more economically viable. Lucky Group of companies is one of the most prominent names of recycling companies in the UAE. Lucky Recycling uses the most advanced techniques to recycle the metal and transform the scrap into a highly sought recycled version without compromising with its quality.

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How does the Covid-19 pandemic herald Green Recovery?

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Millions of people have been afflicted by the Covid-19 epidemic across the world. It posed a challenge in every aspect of life. Lower levels of air pollution, cleaner sky, and better air quality were witnessed worldwide as a result of this mayhem that engulfed the Earth.

According to the UN environment report, the ‘Green recovery’ can be a step towards slowing down the inevitable extreme climate changes. While the planet has still headed towards a rise of 3 degree Celsius in this century, however, a notable change in climate has been experienced worldwide. The UN report suggests that this will bring us closer to the goal of 2-degree Celsius mentioned in the Paris Agreement. The main reason being the reduction in greenhouse gas emission. If successful, the measures might result in a 25% reduction in overall emissions by 2030. (source: https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/12/1079602)

Under-stress species of animals and birds have been thriving in these times in the cities that are otherwise dense with air-pollution. The lockdowns imposed have given the planet a chance to undergo healing. However, as these restrictions are being lifted, the recent changes are being sadly reversed. 

This must cause us to stop and consider a critical question: Could Covid-19 pandemic give Green Recovery a chance? And if yes; then how?

As a part of Covid-19 recovery plan, countries must make investments in climate action plans. Choices made by the government must be holistic and must include comprehensive systematic changes that work to achieve a future that is not only sustainable, but also economically feasible. Burning of fossil fuels is a major cause of hazardous air pollution. Renewable energy consumes lesser resources and operates in a more decentralized fashion. As a result, one of the world's top objectives should be to invest in renewable energy initiatives. More efforts should be made to encourage the production and use of electric cars.

Changes in consumption habits in both the private and public sectors will aid in climate replenishment. For example, replacing domestic short flights with rail travel, promoting environment friendly transport modes like cycling, car-pooling, making houses more energy efficient, and reducing food and packaging wastage.

Countries facing the second wave of Covid-19 and the ones recovering from the devastating first wave are looking towards Green Recovery as the pandemic recedes.

Recycling resources at hand ensures reduced processing, manufacturing, and distribution efforts; not to mention – disposal after a product or commodity is no longer in use. Recycling companies in UAE can contribute significantly to green recovery. Scrap companies in Dubai ensure that the discarded metal is recycled efficiently rather than ending up in landfills. Recycling scrap metal reduces mining for virgin metals and significantly reduces the emissions that are the result of processing. 

Lucky Group prides itself in being one of the most efficient and environmentally-conscious recycling companies that strive to realize its goal of making our planet a better place with continued efforts.   

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How E-commerce is transforming the B2B Sector ?

 2020 may be watershed in the entire history of e-commerce due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The year leading up to now has witnessed growth in online marketplaces and delivery services. The pandemic prompted a race to migrate operations online and, companies that invested in digitalization had the upper hand.  

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Owing to growth in e-commerce, B2B business relationships have started to undergo speedy transformation. B2B sector relied on face-to-face interactions to gain and retain clients. It also has a complex and lengthier sales cycle. The orders are customized, placed in higher volumes, and involve bigger transactions as compared to B2C. Despite all the difference, B2B customers expect the same user experience as B2C customers, viz. user-friendly platform, ease of access, quick check out, and secure transactions. 

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Data Analytics have been used in commercial ecosystem. In the recent times, these technologies have been integrated into production and supply chains. B2B companies have also been able to build resilience by integration of platforms and services rather than the previous linear approach. 

However, for the successful transition, a B2B business has to overcome some key challenges. 

1. Infrastructure 

Availability of infrastructure determines which business and regions will better adapt to the transformation and possibly emerge as leaders. 

2. Logistics 

The pace of orders placed in a B2B environment is faster via e-commerce. Hence, the business must be equipped to keep up with the logistical requirements. The deliveries must be speedy to encourage customer adoption. 

3. Building trust in integrity of the e-commerce system 

This might be the most important task of all. For a B2B business that hasn’t operated on an e-commerce platform, building trust of its clients in the integrity of the system is very crucial. 

The on-going pandemic has fast-tracked digital transformation creating a golden opportunity for B2B businesses. The ball is now in the court of B2B businesses to make the most of it. Lucky Group is a leading name in Dubai scrap trading, a trusted name amongst the varied recycling companies in UAE. It is also one of the most prominent suppliers of recycled metal to businesses in the country. It has committed to digitizing their models and deriving more competitive advantage than their slower-moving peers.

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Recycling Efforts - One step forward to help Individuals, Businesses, and the Environment

Countries should adopt best recycling practices to reduce their carbon footprints and landfills. 

You might have heard about the term “Bartering”.  It is a simple method of exchanging goods and services. 

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It is an effective option to streamline recycling process for a holistic waste management. Barter system was the main method of transaction in ancient times. However, the concept of monetary transactions and different methods of trading’s evolved but still the barter system can be observed like street hawkers giving metals utensils in exchange for old clothes or plastic, housewares or exchange of newspapers.

Many NGO’s are serving community through working on projects where they give back to the society locally green fresh good in exchange of collecting waste scrap items from them like aluminium cans, newspaper, cardboard, glass or electronic waste and selling it to local scrap dealer.

Some of the schools are giving awareness by encouraging students to deposit recyclable items to improve the infrastructure of the school in exchange of canteen coupon. 

Actually, the idea is to raise awareness among individuals the impact of recycling in building healthy environment.

Bartering can go up a notch and be practiced on a larger industrial scale as well. People should not discard metal made objects. Instead, they can sell to Recycling companies in UAE.  

Scrap buyers in Dubai then further recycle the scrap metals for various purposes.  Using scrap metal instead of new metal is economical to industries and it reduces extra cost. Thus, money is saved and enhances businesses and serves the community. 

Lucky Recycling; a part of Lucky Group, ensures environment sustainability and generates value from waste. To find out more about the wide range of recycling simply contact us today.

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Are you looking for an effective Waste Management system in hotels for enhancing Recycling?

The hospitality industry is a major contributor to a country's economy. With increased resource consumption by hotels, it is very crucial for hotel industries to follow an efficient and sustainable waste management system to handles thousands of tons of waste generation each year in order to become a decisive factor for their KPIs. 

Following are the most useful techniques that can be implemented for an efficient and effective waste management handling system at hotels;

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Waste Audit: The hotel administration must have a dedicated department for an effective audit of waste management which includes the close monitoring of waste produced at their hotels that be recycled instead of discarded.

Sustainable Procurement: A hotel can reduce its waste generation by making an effort to strictly enforce the purchase of environmentally-friendly products that benefits the community and the environment in general.

Customer Interaction: The customers play a vital role in the hotels’ sustainable waste management strategy. Hotels should communicate clearly by providing separate bins for bio degradable and non-bio degradable waste with clear and concise instructions.

Staff Awareness: Educate staff about its recycling and environmental policies.

Evaluate Materials: High quality furniture, doors and windows frame made from metals and other accessories used in the hotels must not be discarded but properly segregated to be sold to certified scrap buyers like metal scrap companies in Dubai. Do you know stainless steel scrap and aluminum scrap is extensively used in utensils, housewares, and other kitchen items? 

Change of Habits: Encourage guests using free WIFI instead of using newspapers. Place cards to save water and use less paper at designated hotel rooms, bathrooms & lobbies. 

Reuse Policy: A hotel makes use of banners quite often. The metal frameworks of these banners need not be discarded after use. Instead, these metal frameworks should be reused by only changing the plastic, paper or cloth banner. Reusing such materials can be substantially economical for the hotel as well as ensure optimum utilization of resources.

Lucky Group has created a niche for itself in the recycling companies in UAE market for sustainable with exemplary waste management techniques. Dubai boasts itself as one of the finest hospitality hubs in the world and by adopting a sustainable path of waste disposal, the hospitality sector could contribute to the holistic growth of its economy.

Remember that sustainable waste management policies can make a profit out of your waste.  To search more about the recyclable materials, visit our website https://www.luckygroup.com/contact.php

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Scrap Metals Identification

Is it difficult to identify what metal a piece of scrap is made of?

Now you are prepped up with a load full of metal scrap.  Great!  You are leaving for the scrap yards but when you visit one, do make a point to see their various methods of sorting and separating metals, the yard might have.  Maybe you neglected that part before or could not confirm or perhaps you had no idea what metal you are buying from your customers - all of these factors can affect the financial gains you make!

A magnet & a metal filler; these are two very basic tools to identify the nature of metals that also helps in increasing your knowledge of metal scraps and their actual commercial values. As a result, you do not make losses especially if you operate a good business out of it.  

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A magnet is very useful and one of the easiest tools to determine whether the metal is ferrous or nonferrous because magnet attracts to ferrous.  A metal filer is used to identify the base color of non-ferrous metal by filling at the surface of the object.

Stainless steel scrap Dubai and their professional team not only provides a  variety of solutions but also offers modern technologies for sorting and segregating your valuable scrap metals at their facilities.

However, we are living in modern and technological advanced era. Most scrap dealers take the pictures of metals using their smartphones and send them to metal recycling companies in Dubai to sell their scrap metals. 

Imagine a scenario where you are supposed to get a quote from Buyers of copper scrap, when you already have clicked pictures of the copper scrap, it helps them to identify which type of copper you have.  Therefore, you know the right price to demand from the scrap yards.

If you are wondering how to get the most from your scrap metals then you can drop off your collected metals at scrap metals yard in Dubai or simply send us email at info@luckygroup.com.

Ensure, always take a horizontal photo of the metal scrap. 

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LUCKY RECYCLING PARTICIPATES IN EMIRATES ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP’S ANNUAL CAN COLLECTION CAMPAIGN

Lucky Group has a well-established name in the metal recycling industry. It is known for providing high quality scrap metals in Dubai (UAE) and globally. Lucky Recycling is the flagship company of Lucky Group. It has always been an environmentally active and conscious organization that understands its corporate social responsibility. It has been participating in various events related to environmental protection since its inception.

Recently, Lucky Recycling participated in the 24th cycle of the Can Collection Day. The event took place on the 27th February, 2020. This event was organized by Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) based in Dubai, UAE.                                                                      

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The motto of the event this year was: “Don’t throw it away. Recycle it for another day.”  

The objective of this event was to unite all sectors of the society to create awareness at a national level on important issues like sustainability, circular economy, energy conservation and recycling. 

The purpose behind Lucky Recycling’s participation in the event was to help companies and consumers to protect our resources and enlighten the public about the importance of secondary metal recycling.

Waste materials are discarded every day but it is actually a precious resource that can be reused, recycled or repurposed. And if you have aluminium cans available now, instead of disposing it out, you can put it to good use by scrapping it out at recycling companies in UAE. 

Email us today at info@luckygroup.com for more information on commercial and industrial collections of scrap metals. 

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Scrap Business Ethics

The world of metal recycling depends on scrap metal businesses to locate, collect and process various metals for further consumption by manufacturing facilities. By operating a scrap metal business, a business owner can make a positive impact on the environment by diverting waste from landfills thus contributing to the economy and environment.  

Like any other organization, scrap businesses also require rules and regulations but additionally it is also important to have business ethics. By virtue of ethics, these are a set of principles in which the company operates based on integrity, honesty and loyalty.

The primary function of the scrap metal business is to procure scrap metals and while dealing with the scrap materials, the metal scrap yards in Dubai should ensure that the source of the material should be reliable and legal. 

Dubai scrap trading companies should ensure to purchase all materials legally and supply it to trustworthy recycling companies in UAE. 

Everyone in the organization should be ethical and must abide by the rules and regulations set by the local authorities to have a smooth functioning of the scrap business. We at Lucky Group stand by our responsibilities and work diligently to provide best services to all metal scrap companies in Dubai. 

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Safety Precautions in Waste Management and Recycling

Social distancing has kept us away from our loved ones due to COVID-19 but telecommunication during this outbreak has made it possible to remain connected at any time throughout the globe.

We have already seen businesses, schools, and other organizations advising their employees to work from home and students to stay home or use online learning to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.

However, from employees and student’s point of view do they all have adequate facility at home to work remotely?  Are their internet speeds fast enough? Because the whole world is trying to connect at the same time.  Is their network secure? 

IT departments are connecting communities during this challenging time and providing maximum facilities and cyber securities for all the remote users.

But on the other hand, it is also necessary to update ourselves either you are working from office or home.  This is a good time to evaluate your devices and discard the unwanted or out-dated devices which may affects ROTI (Return on time invested) during this outbreak.

Recycling is a good option if your device is damaged and cannot be reused or sold. But if you are planning to recycle out-dated devices your, IT department always look for recycling companies in UAE which provides the best solution to recycle your products.

Segregating useful scrap metals from surplus stock of material might look easy, but it’s not. These days scrap metals yard in Dubai need to be extra cautious due to the economic, social and health impact of the Coronavirus. 

Wash your hands for twenty seconds before and after handling of scrap metals because metal elements can enter the body through inhalation of dust.  Lucky Recycling ensures that all of their team members and valuable suppliers follow proper hand hygiene practices, use of masks and gloves in order to beat the deadly virus together.  

Protection is the best cure.

GOOD NEWS FOR BEGINNERS STUDENT’S KNOWLEDGE OF SCRAP METALS RECYCLING

If you are student and want to have basic knowledge of scrap metals and it’s recycling then you don’t need to be a metallurgist, only you need to know the common metals which are used for re-purposing scrap metals into new products. Recycling companies in UAE, in collaboration with Scrap metals yards in Dubai, offers a wide range of technical and identification methods to segregate different types of metals fast.  

But on the other hand scrap metals knowledge with little expertise may help you in getting additional pocket money and will also save your time if it has been properly segregated before delivering to Metal recycling companies in Dubai.

But the question is how it is possible?

Do you know in scrap who is your best friend?  A “magnet”. An important tool which helps you in distinguishing between ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Now before learning how we can use the magnet for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, it is very important to understand the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

What is a ferrous metal?

Steel and Iron both come under this category available in hangers, washing machines and other household items.

What is a non-ferrous metal?

Other than steel and iron most other metals are non-ferrous like very common metals such as aluminium and copper found in electrical wires and window frames.

How we can use the magnet to identify which metal is ferrous or non-ferrous?

• If the magnet sticks, you have a ferrous metal.
• If the magnet doesn’t stick, you have a nonferrous metal.

So, if you don’t have magnets buy a small one and attached with your keychain, so it may not be misplaced.

If you want to know the value of scrap metals collected in-house or at schools, Dubai scrap yards will decide how much they will pay you for whatever type of metal you bring.

Safety is our first priority, so if you handle scrap metals, handle with care by wearing protective gloves because most of the metals have sharp edges or other contamination which may affect your health and safety.

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.

Lucky Group is proud to extend its sponsorship support to The 2012 ISRI Convention and Exposition

Metal recycling worldwide as we all know, is an extremely large and profitable, billion-dollar industry. The Lucky Group’s scrap metal recycling arm Lucky Recycling always has its eye on the horizon, looking out for expansion on a global scale. Conventions and expositions are a good way to meet and make new partners in the industry whilst developing long term business ties. It also offers the company a chance to display what has been achieved in the past years and helps newcomers in the industry, by propagating ideas - helping everyone (the industry) in the bargain.


The Lucky Group is proud to extend its sponsorship support to the 2012 ISRI Convention and Exposition taking place in Las Vegas Nevada, USA. The ISRI, is a Washington, DC, based trade association and represents more than 1,600 for-profit companies – ranging from small, family-owned businesses to large, multi-national corporations ­- operating at more than 6,000 facilities in the United States and 30 countries worldwide. Their members are manufacturers and processors, brokers and industrial consumers of scrap commodities, including ferrous and nonferrous metals, paper, electronics, rubber, plastics, glass and textiles. ISRI's associate members include equipment and service providers to the scrap recycling industry. Manufacturers and sellers of equipment and services – such as shredders, balers, cranes, cargo transporters, computer systems and more – who find value in promoting the scrap recycling industry through their membership in ISRI.

The 2012 ISRI Convention and Exposition takes place in Las Vegas Nevada, USA and is being held from 15^th through 19th of April, 2012 and is hosted by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI)


The Lucky Group is the leading metal recycling company in the Middle East with interests in scrap metal recycling and aluminium alloy processing. To know more about us, kindly visit us online at: www.luckygroup.com