Recycling copper yields significant cost savings compared to mining and smelting raw copper. Recycling 1 ton of copper saves around 3 tons of coal which is used to power copper smelting. It also saves 85% of the energy required to produce new copper from raw materials. Recycled copper production emits only 35% of the carbon dioxide and 90% less sulfur dioxide compared to primary coppe... https://www.fortunetelleroracle.com/news/recycled-copper--a-valuable-resource-for-sustainable-development-976993