Ideas & Advice

Despite getting better as a nation at recycling, there is still a high amount of recyclable metal going to landfill. Only an estimated 70% of aluminium cans are recycled globally¹, and a lot of items that end up in the tip could have been recycled.

metals4U took a look at some of the most interesting items that have been found in the UK by metal detecting enthusiasts over the past year- read our article about new found treasure to find out more.

With the UK in lockdown, find out how this has affected metals4U sponsorship of Leeds Gryphon Racing and TeamHare; the two teams we sponsor in the IMechE FS competition- read on to find out more...

Dani Rothmann, a talented artist midway through her 'BA (hons) Fine Art' at Edinburgh University (ECA) talks to us about her journey into the world of metal sculpture. Read on to find out all about her inspiration, her acheivements, and her hopes for the future...

Global reliance on single use products, especially those made of plastic, is causing widespread devastation and pollution to marine life and spends an eternity in landfill- this disposable consumerism comes at a cost- here are some practical ideas to replace single use plastics with metal and other sustainable products to reduce your carbon footprint.

The antimicrobial properties of copper and alloys containing copper can fight the war on viruses, bacterial infection, yeasts, fungal infections, and other pathogens- read on to find out more about how copper can save lives.

Catch up with the progress of the FS2020 Leeds Gryphon Racing powertrain team, part of our series following metals4U Formula Student 2020 sponsorship.

Here at metals4U we are proud to be part of Leeds Gryphon Racing sponsorship for another IMechE Formula Student season. The team is made up from engineering students at The University of Leeds. This year the team will be led by Zbigniew ‘Ziggy’

  Whether treating yourself or splashing out on a gift for a friend or loved one, buying jewellery can be far from a simple process, especially when there’s a lot of money changing hands. If you’re making a significant investment in an