With * million metric tons being recycled, scrap metal was the most recycled material in China in 2024. Steel and aluminum are the most recycled materials in the world because they can be reused multiple times. In contrast, despite the high prevalence of batteries in the economy, only **** million metric tons of batteries had been recycled in 2024.
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