Green Recycled Parts

Often times the term ‘Green Recycled Parts’ confuses people. What exactly are green recycled parts and how are they different from any other auto parts? Let’s find out.

Green recycled parts are reusable, ecofriendly products gathered in an efficient, environmentally responsible way from other motor vehicles. Basically, it is taking usable parts from unusable vehicles and selling them back to the general public. The parts that are pulled from damaged motor vehicles will provide components for replacement or repair services to other damaged vehicles.

So now that we have determined what exactly green recycled parts are we must discover the importance of using these parts. There are many compelling reasons why one should consider using green recycled parts, but I’m just going to mention a few. First, the oil that recycled parts saves is immense. It is estimated that purchasing green recycled parts saves an estimated 80 billion barrels of oil annually.  Second, when a vehicle is recycled over 80% of the vehicle is reused, re-manufactured or recycled. Lastly, the amount of toxic fluids that are reclaimed is equivalent to eight Exxon Valdez disasters a year. 

Those are just a few of many reasons why using green recycled parts is the right choice. Auto recycling as a whole has such a positive impact on the environment and as a result is the ultimate environmental choice. There is no other product on earth that is recycled more than an automobile. Recycling automobiles not only keeps a plethora of dangerous toxins out of our ground, soil and water but it prevents unnecessary use of valuable landfill space. 

Even with these few reasons, it is clear that purchasing green recycled parts for your vehicle is the best choice for the environment. By reducing the need for new parts to be manufactured, scarce natural resources will be preserved, pollution will be lowered and the environment will greatly benefit.

The Gold Standard. Metro Auto Recyclers Receives Indiana Clean Yard Award.

Many people have heard the saying, “Go for Gold!” Generally, this saying is understood by most people. Gold is the color of highest achievement; for example, when a person wins the highest recognition in an event, they win the gold medal. To achieve gold one must go above and beyond the rest. In the automotive recycling industry, one must look to the Indiana Clean Yard program in order to achieve gold. 

The Indiana Clean Yard Program was first introduced as a way to encourage businesses within the automotive recycling industry to protect both the environment, and the community surrounding the company. The intention of the program is to allow salvage recyclers to monitor the environmental conditions on their own and fix any problems that may arise.

Just like receiving the gold medal in an event, receiving the Indiana Clean Yard status takes dedication and work. Eligibility for certification as an Indiana Clean Yard is based on determining that your facility fulfills environmental regulations, holds necessary licenses and approvals, and maintains an effective recycling program.  To determine if the facility complies with all of the regulations they must conduct a self-evaluation as well as complete the Auto Salvage Recyclers Certification Program Environmental Checklist. After the yard signs the Certification Statement the form is submitted to IDEM where they will reconfirm the company’s commitment to being an Indiana Clean Yard. After this procedure, the yard can be officially congratulated on being the newest Indiana Clean Yard. 

But, we’re not finished. To receive Gold status a yard must go above and beyond. Gold level yards are reserved for auto salvage operations that not only meet the criteria to be an Indiana Clean Yard, but have made an even greater commitment to environmental protection. In order to be considered Gold level a facility must implement the best management practices that will sustain environmental protection as well as maintain an effective program for all the scrap that they generate. After an IDEM representative reviews the company’s management practices program for scrap, comes out to conduct a thorough inspection of the yard and asks additional questions the yard will move to being a Gold Level Yard.

The Indiana Clean Yard Program has great benefits for the business, the community and the government. Businesses will run clean and productive facilities, the community feels secure knowing that the business in their community has met the requirements to protect the environment and the government will be able to focus on other significant environmental problems. Going for Gold may take hard work and dedication, but victory is always sweet.