RT Report
T1 Recycling Rates of Metals: A Status Report
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A1 International Resource Panel, 
SN 978-92-807-3161-3
YR 2011
FD 2011
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8702
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8702
NO In theory, metals can be used over and over again, minimizing the need to mine and process virgin materials and thus saving substantial amounts of energy and water while minimizing environmental degradation. Raising levels of recycling world-wide can therefore contribute to a transition to a low carbon, resource efficient Green Economy while assisting to generate ‘green jobs
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 22, 2026