Environment & CO2 savings
2.10.2026

Circular economy: Sweden can save SEK 42 billion annually

Sweden is facing a huge economic and environmental opportunity. By strengthening the circular economy and investing in smart metal recycling, we can save billions, lower our emissions and create a greener future. At Skrotify.se we help you take the plunge. Do you want to save money and make a real difference? Contact Skrotify today and start scrapping smarter!

Circular economy: Sweden can save SEK 42 billion annually

Metal recycling is no longer just about the environment. It's about enormous economic values. Through increased circular economy, Sweden can save as much as SEK 42 billion each year — and Skrotify.se is ready to lead the way.

What is circular economy?

A circular economy is based on keeping materials in use for as long as possible. Instead of mining new, using and then disposing, resources are reused and recycled in closed cycles.

In the case of metals, the gains are extra large because:

  • The production of primary metals (e.g. newly produced aluminium, copper and lead) is very energy intensive.
  • Recycling saves up to 95% of energy compared to new manufacturing.
  • The value of metals remains intact with proper recycling.

According to a report by Circular Sweden and Material Economics (“Circular economy - a path towards a resource-efficient and competitive economy”, 2018), Sweden loses material values every year corresponding to SEK 42 billion due to lack of material circulation. It's money that can be returned to the economy through smart recycling.

Scrotify and the circular business model

On Skrotify is Circular economy It's not just a goal, it's the foundation of how we work.

  • 100% digital management: From booking to payment — everything is done online.
  • Transparency at every step: The customer gets to see the exact weight, purity, CO₂ saving and replacement in real time.
  • CO₂ savings calculation: We show black and white how much CO2 emissions are avoided in each transaction.
  • Follow-up and reporting: Business customers automatically receive environmental reports for internal climate accounting.
We help industry, construction and property owners close the material flows and increase its circular ability.

Therefore, metal recycling plays a key role

  • Energy efficiency: Recycling one tonne of aluminium saves the energy required to power an electric car 26,000 km (source: European Aluminium Association).
  • Commodity Resilience: We are reducing dependence on imports of critical metals such as copper, lead and zinc.
  • Climate Benefit: Each kilogram of scrap recycled saves up to 87 kg of CO₂ (source: IVL Swedish Environmental Institute).
  • Economic gain: Recycled metals have a high and enduring market value.
By taking care of every scrap piece, every cable and every rim, we contribute to a stronger, greener and smarter economy.

Skrotify — your partner in the circular economy

Med Skrotify Portal and business solutions, your company can:

  • Reducing the climate footprint without additional labor effort
  • Get paid better for metal waste and scrap
  • Show clear climate savings in your sustainability reporting
  • Contribute to Sweden's circular transition for real

Scrotify makes it easy to do the right thing.

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