Copper is one of the few materials on Earth that can be 100% recycled without any loss of its properties or conductivity. This capacity for infinite recycling is why red copper commands an extremely high residual value on the London Metal Exchange (LME).
According to international estimates, up to 80% of all copper ever mined is still in use today. From a sustainability perspective, copper recycling is essential: converting scrap copper into new material requires about 85% less energy than mining copper ore.
In regions with strong industrial and logistics infrastructures, such as Venlo, specialized recycling companies play an indispensable role by efficiently returning copper scrap from demolition and installation work back into the supply chain. This not only provides local businesses with transparent financial settlements but also directly reduces the global carbon footprint.