'Association for Promotion of Holistic Approach to Environment'
Abstract
The objectives and effects of refractory materials recycling, as well as the potential
industries from which waste refractories suitable for recycling can be collected, will be
discussed in this paper. After the end of its service life, the refractory material is usually
disposed of at industrial landfills or recycled. The main motive for the reuse of refractories is the
sustainable conservation of natural resources and environmental protection by reducing
CO2 emissions and industrial landfills, reducing landfill costs and users’ costs. The effects
achieved by refractory materials recycling are the cost savings of raw materials and disposal,
the improvement of the environment, the product line expansion, and consequently the
opportunities for products' placement in hitherto unknown and inaccessible markets, as well
as closer cooperation between users and suppliers. Respecting recycling policies brings us
closer to the concept of zero waste
