Betts Envirometal applications
Betts Envirometal is particularly active in the Aerospace industry, as this sector typically creates an array of wastes with relatively high residual values. Due to the chemical properties of certain precious metals (eg very high electrical conductivity of silver or malleability and inert nature of gold), they are often utilised in high-performance aerospace components. With our refining heritage, Betts Envirometal specialises in extracting maximum values from such wastes for the benefit of our customers.
The engineering sector produces a huge quantity of waste, with much of it unable to go to landfill in its current state. In addition, much of this waste can be re-used and recycled; providing a far more sustainable option. Many items classed as waste, such as filter cake, can have precious metals extracted from them, offering potential rebates for engineering customers and off-setting the costs of waste management.
The automotive sector produces a very wide variety of wastes, some of which have significant value when recycled. From car and component manufacturers to garages and body shops, Betts Envirometal provides efficient and cost-effective solutions to its many automotive sector customers.
With the pharmaceutical and chemical industries producing a wide variety of hazardous chemical wastes, often bearing precious metals. Safe disposal is essential to prevent harm to the environment and employees. Managing this waste correctly is part of a company’s duty of care and importantly, any classed as hazardous must be handled responsibly under the Hazardous Waste Regulations (2005).
The healthcare industry is a key sector for Betts Envirometal, with many prime areas for rebates and cost-cutting. Responsible disposal is a must, particularly when it comes to hazardous or confidential waste. The healthcare sector has been a key strategic focus for Betts Envirometal for many years, and the company has a proven track record when it comes to assisting healthcare providers in sustainably disposing of their waste and maximising returns for precious metal content.
Betts Envirometal has been serving the graphics and printing industries for many years. These industries work with chemicals and potentially hazardous waste every day. This means that, when disposing of waste and obsolete devices, it must be done in the correct manner. However, many of these items can continue to offer business value; with many items recyclable – offering benefit to the planet as well as the company’s bottom line. Precious metals can be extracted from machinery circuit boards and some solutions, offering a handy financial rebate. Fixer & developer solutions.
Many Non-Destructive Testing businesses continue to utilise traditional X-Ray technology, considering it to give a better image than modern digital imaging. Such films contain significant amounts of silver and are consequently a valuable waste. As the leading British X-Ray recycler, Betts Envirometal is perfectly placed to provide both an environmentally sound and commercially lucrative solution for X-Ray film recycling to NDT businesses.
The manufacturing industry covers an incredibly broad swathe of businesses in different sectors, but they will all produce waste, with some of it bearing precious metals and needing careful and efficient management. Precious metal bearing wastes can often be recycled with a potential rebate. Betts Envirometal’s experienced chemists and handlers can safely collect and dispose of harmful precious metal-bearing chemicals, at the same time guaranteeing compliance to all current legislation.