Copper supporting Sustainable Development

• Copper alloys used as surfacing kill more than 99.9% of bacteria within two hours.
• Copper is 100% recyclable and it is estimated that at least 80% of all copper ever mined is still in existence.
• Around 70% of all copper consumed is used for its thermal and electrical energy- efficiency properties.
• A typical 70-m2 house contains between 70 and 90 kilos of copper.
• A typical car contains around 22 kilos of copper, mostly in the form of electrical components.
• Copper is used in the fish farming industry to control the growth of bacteria in the water.   
• Copper pipes help to keep drinking water clean by inhibiting the growth of bacteria.  
• Electrical equipment that contains more copper runs cooler and reduces electricity bills.