It is no secret that scrap cars are a significant source of environmental pollution. The production and disposal of cars have a significant impact on the environment, from the extraction of raw materials to the disposal of waste products. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce the environmental impact of scrap cars. In this blog post, we will explore the environmental impact of vehicle scrappage and how to reduce it.
The production of cars leaves a significant environmental footprint because materials like steel, rubber, glass, plastics, paints and more must be created before a new ride is ready to roll. Similarly, the end of a car’s life doesn’t mark the end of its environmental impact. Fortunately, scrapyard pileups are becoming much smaller than they were in the past. About three-quarters of today’s average car, including the bulk of a steel frame, can be recycled. To reduce the environmental impact of vehicle scrappage, it is important to recycle vehicles instead of sending them to landfill. Recycling scrap cars reduces their environmental impact and helps conserve resources. Landfill sites have many disadvantages, and many believe they pose a big threat to the wellness of the planet. Scrap cars too can become an environmental threat and we believe that the solution lies in finding ways to reuse as many of these materials as possible.
Thankfully, the automobile is already one of the most effectively recovered and recycled consumer products, with its parts being used again in vehicles or for other purposes. The metals used in its manufacture are routinely recovered, reused and recycled to high levels. In the UK alone, as many as one million end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) will be sent to recycling plants every year. This number equates to approximately 25 million tonnes of raw materials that can be extracted from the vehicle, then given a new purpose. Premier Components supports and contributes to this recycling process by purchasing used car parts such as engines, gearboxes and diesel injection equipment on a global scale to reduce the number of parts being sent for scrappage. These parts are then directed to automotive remanufacturers for repurposing. By choosing to purchase remanufactured vehicle parts instead of buying new ones, you can also help to reduce waste and conserve resources. This can have a positive impact on the environment and will likely save you some money in the process.
In conclusion, scrap cars have a significant impact on the environment. However, there are ways to reduce their environmental impact by recycling them instead of sending them to landfills. Automotive part recycling is arguably one of the most important industries when it comes to reducing environmental pollution and conserving resources relating to vehicle scrappage. By supporting the automotive remanufacturing process, we believe that we play a vital role in helping to keep our planet clean.
