NEW DELHI--November 13, 2024--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Increasing environmental consciousness and adoption of green practices have made recycling an indispensable part of today's world. As nations strive to foster a circular economy, industries like metal recycling have been gaining momentum and garnering significant investments worldwide.

Industrial Info is tracking about 1,700 operational metal recycling plants globally--most of which are in the U.S. (747), China (485), South Korea (48) and Germany (44)--as well as 839 active capital-spending projects worth about US$65 billion at metal recycling plants around the world.