- Aluminum Association:
54% of Aluminum Cans Recycled in the U.S.
The Aluminum Association, Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and the Institute
of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) have officially announced the 2008 Used
Beverage Container (UBC) recycling rate which showed the highest recycling
rate of any beverage container at 54.2 percent, up from 53.8 percent for 2007.
Cans are infinitely recyclable. A recycled can requires 95 percent less energy,
generates 95 percent less emissions and creates 97 percent less water
pollution than generating new metal. Therefore, purchasing beverages in
aluminum cans, then recycling is a simple way to reduce one’s carbon footprint.
Higher recycling rates ensure a steady supply of high value recycled aluminum
delivering incredible value and benefits for all stakeholders.
"The aluminum can is a sustainable beverage package," said Kevin Anton, Chairman of The Aluminum Association
and President, Alcoa Materials Management. “A can that is recycled can be back on the store shelf in as little as 60
days. Recycling conserves energy, saves resources and minimizes consumer and production waste. We model the
benefits of recycling and will continue to promote these benefits.”
The aluminum beverage can is 100 percent recyclable. The aluminum can is the only packaging material that more
than covers the cost of collection and re-processing for itself. It also helps subsidize the collection of other recyclable
materials.
Links:
Aluminum Association
http://www.aluminum.org
Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI)
http://www.cancentral.com
Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI)
http://www.isri.org
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The U.S. recycles over half of its aluminum
cans. A recycled can requires 95 percent less
energy than generating new metal.
cans. A recycled can requires 95 percent less
energy than generating new metal.