August 2021

Scrap contamination: Challenges and opportunities for copper recycling

Recycling is an essential function of the copper value chain, with scrap accounting for approximately 60% of all copper sources for U.S. brass mills excluding wire rod. See highlights from CDA’s global semi-fabricator survey to learn more about scrap contamination challenges and solutions.

Toxnot Shared Materials

CDA is committed to bringing material health transparency to green and healthy building products through the publication of over 700 copper alloy shared materials.

Copper Timeline

Scroll through the past 11,000 years on this powerful timeline to observe how copper has advanced human civilization – from the Stone Age to the Modern Age… and into the future.

Of Current Interest

The U.S. Copper Industry: Critical to Keeping the U.S. Operational

In these times of social distancing, working from home, sheltering in place, and shortages of critical medical, health, and social infrastructure, it has never been more clear which industries, products, and services are essential to our lives. Not just nice-to-haves but need-to-haves.

EPA Registration of Copper Alloys

Copper surfaces are registered by the EPA to continuously kill >99.9% of six bacteria, including MRSA, within two hours of exposure when cleaned regularly.

More Information on Copper and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In response to numerous inquiries regarding the antimicrobial properties of copper and the COVID-19 pandemic, CDA has developed a position statement as part of our EPA-mandated Stewardship program.

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CITA: Issue #125

Get an inside look at the sculptures of Art Omi, learn about the Randolph Rose Collection, see the rare Native American weathervane, discovery of 19th Century Vase by Thomas Hope, and the Wildlife Bronzes of Pokey Park.
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CITA: Issue #124

Get an inside look at the new American Weathervane Exhibit, learn about the legacy of Seward Johnson, view works by Jorge Marin, Scott Hemphill, Ursula von Rydingsvard, Marisa Merz, and more.
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