Recycling Refractories

The recycling of refractories has been around for at least three decades, although it has only been in the last few years that the sector has witnessed increased commercial activity. The primary driver has been the gathering momentum of a zero waste culture across the spectrum of industrial manufacturers, which include refractory users such as steel, non-ferrous metal, cement and of course, glass plants. This article discusses how the recycling of refractories is entering a new era with the rise of secondary raw materials becoming a dominant factor.