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new study finds the key to carbon savings is closer than you think:
your car
As Earth Day approaches, a new study from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), commissioned by the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), shines a spotlight on a powerful yet overlooked tool for sustainability: recycled auto parts. By thinking beyond the bin and prioritizing recycled auto parts, people at home can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money, avoiding tariffs and other costs that come with newly manufactured auto parts.
The study found that using recycled auto parts significantly reduced harmful emissions compared to using newly manufactured parts. For example, research from this study found reusing a Toyota Camry engine avoids 710.82 kg of CO₂ emissions. To put that number into context, it’s the equivalent of the carbon captured by 11 tree seedlings grown for a decade or the energy needed to charge over 44,000 smartphones.
“Think beyond the bin, your car is one of the most recyclable things you own,” ARA Executive Director Vince Edivan said. “More than 90% of your vehicle can be recycled and reused, saving energy and keeping harmful emissions out of the air. This Earth Day, let’s make greener choices that are good for our planet, and great for your wallet.”
Key findings from the research:
● Diverse part analysis: The study examined 30 auto parts, ranging from headlights to tailgates, across three vehicle classes (sedans, SUVs and trucks). For each part, the study found energy and emissions savings when recycled rather than newly manufactured.
● Energy footprint comparison: Manufacturing a new Camry engine requires 1,615.49 kWh of energy, while using a recycled engine completely avoids this consumption, reducing the demand for fossil fuels and other energy sources.
● Environmental impact of composite materials: By breaking down parts into their materials, the study quantified the emissions tied to producing metals like steel and aluminum. Avoiding energy-intensive mining and material processing amplifies these savings.
● Consumer empowerment: Providing environmental data alongside price metrics at the point of transaction equips vehicle owners to make informed decisions with both financial and ecological impacts.
● Support for carbon neutrality goals: Widespread adoption of recycled auto parts could make measurable progress toward global carbon reduction targets, emphasizing the vital role of local recycling efforts.
This Earth Day, and every day, ARA invites consumers to consider recycled auto parts when repairing your vehicle and recycling your entire vehicle when it's reached the end of its usefulness. These choices are an impactful act of sustainability—one that benefits both the planet and their wallet
To read a summary of the WPI Report, please click here.
The study found that using recycled auto parts significantly reduced harmful emissions compared to using newly manufactured parts. For example, research from this study found reusing a Toyota Camry engine avoids 710.82 kg of CO₂ emissions. To put that number into context, it’s the equivalent of the carbon captured by 11 tree seedlings grown for a decade or the energy needed to charge over 44,000 smartphones.
“Think beyond the bin, your car is one of the most recyclable things you own,” ARA Executive Director Vince Edivan said. “More than 90% of your vehicle can be recycled and reused, saving energy and keeping harmful emissions out of the air. This Earth Day, let’s make greener choices that are good for our planet, and great for your wallet.”
Key findings from the research:
● Diverse part analysis: The study examined 30 auto parts, ranging from headlights to tailgates, across three vehicle classes (sedans, SUVs and trucks). For each part, the study found energy and emissions savings when recycled rather than newly manufactured.
● Energy footprint comparison: Manufacturing a new Camry engine requires 1,615.49 kWh of energy, while using a recycled engine completely avoids this consumption, reducing the demand for fossil fuels and other energy sources.
● Environmental impact of composite materials: By breaking down parts into their materials, the study quantified the emissions tied to producing metals like steel and aluminum. Avoiding energy-intensive mining and material processing amplifies these savings.
● Consumer empowerment: Providing environmental data alongside price metrics at the point of transaction equips vehicle owners to make informed decisions with both financial and ecological impacts.
● Support for carbon neutrality goals: Widespread adoption of recycled auto parts could make measurable progress toward global carbon reduction targets, emphasizing the vital role of local recycling efforts.
This Earth Day, and every day, ARA invites consumers to consider recycled auto parts when repairing your vehicle and recycling your entire vehicle when it's reached the end of its usefulness. These choices are an impactful act of sustainability—one that benefits both the planet and their wallet
To read a summary of the WPI Report, please click here.
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Read more about this groundbreaking collaboration aimed at redefining industry standards with the launch of the Gold Seal Quality Assurance Certification for professional automotive recyclers.
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Download ARA's White Paper on EV Batteries
ARA is excited to announce the publication of a white paper in collaboration with ReJoule titled, “Why Battery Testing is Critical for the Transition to Electric Vehicles.” The paper explores how testing will be the key to ensuring a circular economy for electric vehicles by allowing automotive recyclers to put EV batteries to their highest and best use. |
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Compliance Matters, Certification is the Tool
The professional automotive recycling industry places significant emphasis on the importance of certification, and for over 20 years the Certified Auto Recycler (CAR) Program has provided professional automotive recyclers with a set of standards for general business practices, environmental and safety issues.
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The program is one of the cornerstones of ARA and industry partners recognize CAR certified automotive recyclers as market leaders.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE ARA CERTIFICATION WEBSITE, AND ENROLL TODAY!
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Visit the CAR Website for more details!
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What are roe® auto parts?
ROE – Recycled Original Equipment® auto parts are the very automotive parts manufactured by auto manufacturers with the exact "fit and finish" in their makes and models. When you need a repair on your car, whether it be mechanical or cosmetic, it makes SENSE, and saves you DOLLARS, to use recycled original equipment auto parts. #ask4ROE
ROE – Recycled Original Equipment® can include parts such as engines, transmissions, doors, switches, headlights, taillights, bumpers, and much more. There can be several hundred parts on each vehicle that can be recycled and reused. That keeps waste out of our landfills and prevents unnecessary reproduction within the industry.
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To ensure that recycled original equipment (OEM) auto parts meet customer expectations, many automotive recyclers employ multi-step quality control procedures. Sophisticated technology and inventory management platforms allow recyclers to maximize their inventories and provide efficient service to their customers all over the world.
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The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) works to provide its members the training and certification needed to safely and responsibly remove undamaged components from the damaged vehicles they process.
Visit www.ARAuniversity.org for more details.
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