Fortunately, most gutter guards are made from recyclable metals that don’t have too much of an impact on the environment. Steel, copper and aluminum are all durable metals that can be recycled. In fact, many gutter guards are even made from recycled metals.
If you’re looking for an environmentally friendly gutter guard, stay away from plastic with the exception of those made from uPVC, which actually has the least environmental impact of any gutter material.3