Recycling has long been seen as a key component of sustainable practices, but traditional methods often involve energy-intensive processes, such as melting or smelting at high temperatures. Enter cold refining—a ground-breaking approach that eliminates the need for these heat-based processes, instead relying on a series of mechanical and physical treatments. By focusing on cleaning, sorting, sizing, and densifying, cold refining is not only more environmentally friendly but also more efficient and economically viable. This process is proving to be a game-changer for industries that rely heavily on material recovery, from plastics and metals to e-waste and construction debris.