The use of copper is growing rapidly and especially in China says new study that also looks at potential impact of copper recycling. Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI have developed a model to track the global flow of copper over time or, as they say, “from cradle, to grave, […]
Copper Cages For Taiwan Aquaculture?
Copper alloy cage technology was on show at the recent Taiwan International Fisheries and Seafood Show in Taiwan. The Taiwan International Fisheries and Seafood Show is South East Asia’s leading fishing industry expo. Covering fishery equipment & technology, aquaculture, processing equipment & technology, seafood, and marine biotechnology, the show is also a regional platform for […]
Glencore Backs Electric Disruption
Glencore CEO, Ivan Glasenberg, says electric cars are here to stay and will help drive copper demand. Mr Glasenburg-speaking at a recent Bank of America Merrill Lynch presentation in Barcelona-said around 30% of the world’s vehicles being produced by 2030 would be electric. The modelling was based on a study it commissioned from CRU across […]
Copper’s Complete Life Cycle
A new look at copper’s life cycle by the International Copper Association is the most detailed environmental impact snapshot yet. ICA’s new developed Copper Environmental Profile outlines its impact and benefits across the life cycle, featuring the most comprehensive global data set on copper cathode and concentrate available to date. The study included a cradle-to-gate […]
Surviving A Bushfire
On Black Saturday, three houses in our street had sprinkler systems that were activated. Out of those three houses, two burnt to the ground and the only house that survived in our street was the third with an activated sprinkler. Click here to read more – Surviving Bushfire Springklers
Cutting Kitchen Bacteria
Copper’s turning up all over the kitchen and turns out its the healthy choice. Kitchens can be dangerous places and not just because of the sharp knives or naked flames. According to a study by NSF International, kitchen sinks contain the most germs in a home – more than 500,000 bacteria per square inch. Of […]
Time For An Electrician?
Here’s 8 crucial questions to ask yourself about your home’s electricity system. Do circuit breakers in your home trip often or do fuses keep blowing? A home electrical system has these built-in safeguards to prevent electrical overload. Too much current causes the breakers to open automatically or the fuses to melt. When a circuit shuts […]
China Backs Village Wiring Safety
An ICA China led project to significantly improve the wiring safety in traditional villages has been green lighted by the government. ICA China and the Guizhou Housing & Urban Rural Development Bureau have agreed on a Traditional Village Electrical Safety Demo (TVESD), with officials accepting the proposed copper intensive home-wiring model for each of the […]
India’s Cool Copper
ICA India is working with the refrigeration and air conditioning industry to improve standards and boost research. ICA India has recently signed two Memorandum of Understandings with key Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning-HVAC-stakeholders to help improve energy efficiency standards, raise awareness, boost best practice and improve research and development. A Memorandum of Understanding with the […]
China’s Energy Transformers
China is trialling replacing old transformers with energy efficient models. ICA China is working with a range of government agencies and companies to introduce more energy efficient transformers-also known as a “higher energy density transformer”-as old ones age. A trial case study with the local government in Zhenjiang city to replace ageing transformers and procurement […]
We Can Stop Hospitals Making You Sick
Around 165,000 Australians pick up infections in hospitals every year. That’s a disgrace. It shouldn’t be happening, but copper embedded hospital uniforms could soon make a big dent in the problem. Hospital infections are spread mostly by touch. They hit already sick people hard, killing around 7% or keeping them in hospital nearly 6 times […]
Copper in Human Health
Copper is one of a relatively small group of metallic elements which are essential to human health. Here’s your essential guide. Can’t Live Without It These metallic elements, along with amino/fatty acids and vitamins, are needed for normal metabolic processes. However, as the body cannot synthesize copper, the human diet must supply regular amounts for […]
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