Tin recycling is the process of collecting and processing tin materials, such as cans and scrap metal, to recover this valuable resource. Our facility efficiently recycles tin, reducing waste and conserving energy. By recycling tin, we help minimize environmental impact and support sustainable practices.
Recycling tin is an efficient way to reduce waste, conserve energy, and protect the environment. Tin is 100% recyclable, meaning it can be reused repeatedly without degrading in quality. The recycling process uses significantly less energy than producing new tin from raw ore, leading to lower greenhouse gas emissions and less reliance on mining. Tin recycling also helps keep products like tin cans and electronics out of landfills, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
Collection: Tin is collected from a variety of sources, including food and beverage cans, electronic components, and tin-coated products. Scrap tin from industrial processes and household waste also contributes to the recycling stream.
Sorting: Collected tin is sorted from other metals and contaminants. This step is essential to ensure that only high-quality tin is recycled and to prevent any impurities from affecting the recycling process.
Shredding & Cleaning: The sorted tin is shredded into small pieces, making it easier to process. It’s also cleaned to remove any coatings, adhesives, or other contaminants, ensuring the recycled tin is pure and ready for reuse.
Melting: The clean tin scrap is melted in a furnace at high temperatures. The energy required to melt and recycle tin is far less than the energy used in mining and refining tin from ore.
Refining: After melting, the molten tin is refined to remove any remaining impurities. The refined tin is of high quality and can be used in the manufacturing of new products.
Recasting and Reuse: The purified tin is cast into ingots or other forms for reuse in various industries. It can be used to produce new tin products, solder, or alloys, continuing the cycle of sustainability.