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. 

SCRAP METAL THEFT & ITS PREVENTION

“Recycling is a part of the solution to stop materials theft”

Scrap metals theft is one of the most common crimes in the scrap metal industry. Such metals are usually stolen from sites such as vacant buildings or on-going project sites. Then the scrap metals are offered to various scrap dealers or metal recycling industries.

Although local government bodies are working effectively to crack down such criminal activities but there are additional measures through which we can protect ourselves and our business activities to reduce thefts.  Trade activities in Dubai scrap trading has taken following major steps to combat scrap metal thefts:

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Reliable Vendor: Choosing a right vendor and validating its reputation in the market plays a key role in every scrap metals trading business. Verify that the company really exists by; visiting their office & facility and verify they must carry a valid business license.

Source of Material: It is very important to check the actual source of material before buying any material. This can be verified by supporting documents of the transaction. 

Valid Documents: In additional to the standard commercial documents, it is necessary to also obtain the valid ID card of driver, driving license and vehicle registration and keep records for the same.

Security: Install CCTV surveillance to monitor daily activities.

Scrap Metals Storage: Keep all scrap metals storage areas closed or locked at the end of each day.

Restricted Area: Unauthorized persons must be restricted to access your facility.

Third party & calibrated weigh scale: Keep transparency between buyer & seller it is better to do third party weight in order to cross check the reliability of Weigh Bridge & its calibration.

Time Management: Deliveries & loading must be scheduled within day time and in the presence one of company’s representative.

Insurance: Protect your facility & metal scrap through all required insurances. 

HOW TO GET SCRAP READY FOR SALE

Life cycle of Scrap metals trading revolves around the trade of refined metal scrap.

Metal recycling companies in Dubai have to ensure better services, maintain good relationships, keep the transparency and win the business.  Also it’s important to make sure the scrap you’re dealing with is clean. Any sort of impurities attached with your metal scrap will also affect your per-ton rate and will reduce your margins. 

Handle the scrap revenue stream with effective scrap management system;

• Select a reliable vendor.

• Safety first no matter what type of material you are searching for.

• Collect scrap metals free from non-metallic waste.

• Test and sort every type of metals you collect, label it and place as per their shipment plan.

• Maintain the inventory

• Handle metals free from environmentally unfavorable conditions.

Achieve the highest return by monitoring the scrap metals trends.

Scrap Metal Recycling: Moving Tips

Scrap metals has become one of the most  economical sources of value added business. The seller should be aware of the right places where they can procure scrap metals in bulk and earn its value. However, scrap metals must be handled in a safe manner. Here are some tips one would want to go through before getting into the metal business.

Don’t hurt yourself

Scrap metals collecting can be an interesting business activity  but can get  risky too. You would  agree that scrap metals are usually sharp on the ends. Hence, it is important to take the necessary precautions while handing the metals. First, don’t  move your hands quickly through the lot to find the scrap metals. It can hurt and cause unnecessary injuries thus hindering your scrap metals activity.

Know your limits

Also have a sense of how much weight you can handle. Otherwise, incorrect handling of scrap metal can also lead to pain in the back, spine and injury. This happens when you lift the weight as you carry while being in improper or incorrect postures. These are small things but very important to be able to make the most, right from finding the Fortune Metal to recycling it.