Recycling of Nickel by First-Use Industry
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Secondary nickel units that arise in the first-use or fabrication stages of metal products can
generally be recycled quickly and effectively within the industry. Technology exists and is widespread for
handling all common arisings from nickel first-use and fabrication.
There is no inherent reason why secondary nickel units arising from first-use and fabrication should end up as deliberate additions to landfill. The only nickel lost to the loop at this stage will be nickel emitted from the various production installations. These emissions are carefully regulated in all major countries.
Growing adoption of IPPC (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control) will ensure that these regulations are applied consistently and effectively.
How this is done in different industry activities:
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