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Scrap Cars in Transit for Recycling
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Scrap Cars in Transit for Recycling
Vehicle recycling is the dismantling of vehicles for spare parts. At the end of their useful life, vehicles have value as a source of spare parts and this has created a vehicle dismantling industry. The industry has various names for its business outlets including wrecking yard, auto dismantling yard, car spare parts supplier, and recently, auto or vehicle recycling. Vehicle recycling has always occurred to some degree but in recent years manufacturers have become involved in the process. A car crusher is often used to reduce the size of the scraped vehicle for transportation to a steel mill. Recycling one car could save 5/4 tons of iron ore, 100 stones of coal and 120 pounds of limestone
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This print captures the journey of scrap cars in transit for recycling. Vehicle recycling has become an essential industry, as it involves dismantling vehicles to salvage spare parts. At the end of their useful life, these vehicles still hold value and can be a valuable source of spare parts. The image showcases a wrecking yard or auto dismantling yard where these scrapped cars are collected before being transported for further processing. The sight is both intriguing and thought-provoking, as rows upon rows of abandoned automobiles await their fate. To facilitate transportation to steel mills, car crushers are often employed to reduce the size of these scrapped vehicles. This process not only makes transportation more efficient but also helps save resources such as iron ore, coal, and limestone. In fact, recycling just one car could potentially save 5/4 tons of iron ore, 100 stones of coal, and 120 pounds of limestone. As manufacturers have increasingly gotten involved in vehicle recycling in recent years, this industry has gained momentum. The print serves as a reminder that even after their primary purpose is fulfilled on the roads, cars continue to contribute by providing materials for new products through responsible recycling practices. Through this image captured by OPEN from Science Photo Library, we gain insight into the fascinating world behind vehicle recycling while highlighting its significant environmental impact.
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