With * metric tons, scrap metal was the most recycled material in China in 2024, accounting for **Â percent of recyclables. 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 * metric tons of batteries had been recycled in 2024.
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