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Airplane Recycling

This video on airplane recycling is amazing to watch. Somewhat sad to see this poor planes recycled but it is the right thing to do.

Airplane recycling refers to the process of dismantling and repurposing old or decommissioned aircraft to recover valuable materials and reduce environmental impact. As airplanes age or are no longer deemed safe or cost-effective to operate, they are retired from service and sent to specialized recycling facilities. These facilities carefully disassemble the aircraft, extracting components such as metals (aluminum, steel, and titanium), plastics, and electronics. The recovered materials are then sold for reuse in manufacturing or construction. In addition to recycling materials, parts like engines, landing gear, and avionics can be refurbished and resold for use in other aircraft. Airplane recycling helps reduce waste, supports the circular economy, and minimizes the environmental footprint of aviation by ensuring that valuable resources are repurposed rather than ending up in landfills. The aviation industry is increasingly adopting sustainable practices, and airplane recycling plays a crucial role in this effort to promote resource efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of air travel.

Recycling Quotes

“Recycling is what we do when we’re out of options to avoid, repair, or reuse the product first. Firstly: Reduce. Don’t buy what we don’t need. Repair: Fix stuff that still has life in it. Reuse: Share. Then, only when you’ve exhausted those options, recycle.” ~Annie Leonard
“Listen up, you couch potatoes: each recycled beer can saves enough electricity to run a television for three hours.” ~Denis Hayes
“I’m mad keen on recycling because I’m worried about the next generation and where all this waste we’re producing is going. It has to stop. I wash out my plastic containers and recycle envelopes, everything I possibly can.” ~Cherie Lunghi
“The case for recycling is strong. The bottom line is clear. Recycling requires a trivial amount of our time. Recycling saves money and reduces pollution. Recycling creates more jobs than landfilling or incineration. And a largely ignored but very important consideration, recycling reduces our need to dump our garbage in someone else’s backyard.” ~David Morris
“We recycle everything in my house. I’m not into any particular organizations, but I’m doing my part and that makes me feel okay.” ~Mark-Paul Gosselaar