Metals such as iron and steel, copper, aluminum, lead and tin, by contrast, enjoy recycling rates of between 25 per cent and 75 per cent globally, albeit with lower rates in some developing economies.
Seevastu raua ja terase, vase, alumiiniumi, plii ja tina ringlussevõtumäärad on üleilmselt 25-75%, kuigi mõnes areneva majandusega riigis on see määr madalam.