Mining for silver and copper has severe negative impacts on the environment.
Land Degredation
Deforestation
Water Pollution
Air Pollution
Acid Mine Drainage
High Energy Consumption
Recycling silver and copper for reuse moves us towards a more circular economy.
The carbon emissions from recycling silver are one-third those from silver mining, even using conventional recycling methods (Recycling Today). PM-STRIP’s innovative approach to silver recovery reduces carbon emissions even further.
The current industry process of smelting to recycle silver plated scrap has its own significant environmental issues.
PM-STRIP is the only sustainable alternative to smelting.
Smelting
Highly energy intensive - large furnaces operating at >2000⁰F
PM-STRIP
Extremely low energy use - negligible carbon footprint
Smelting
Requires special treatment of fumes
PM-STRIP
Minimal fumes are scrubbed internally in our PM-STRIP system.
Smelting
Produces toxic slag that must be contained and treated
PM-STRIP
No toxic slag
Smelting
Requires special permitting and monitoring
PM-STRIP
Only standard permits are required. We do not use cyanide or aqua regia, and we can operate without a hazardous waste permit.
Smelting
Remoteness from sources means long distance shipping and logistics costs
PM-STRIP
We are a U.S. processor close to scrap suppliers, which minimizes shipping costs and fuel consumption.
Our management team includes executives with deep experience in metals recovery, precious metal refining, and technology development. Work with us to achieve your ESG goals and create a circular economy.
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