Aluminum
Endlessly Recycled, Inifinitely Valuable.
Aluminum cans are champions of the circular economy. Made from one of the most recyclable materials on Earth, these containers can be recycled infinitely while maintaining their quality – making them a cornerstone of sustainable packaging.
What are aluminum cans?
Aluminum is a lightweight, durable metal that’s perfect for beverage packaging.
Its unique properties allow it to be recycled almost infinitely without losing quality, making it one of the most valuable and efficiently recycled materials in our system.
Common Beverage Containers
- Soft drinks and carbonated beverages
- Energy drinks
- Ready-to-drink coffees and teas
- Beer cans
- Juice and sparkling water
Did You Know?
- Using recycled aluminum requires 95% less energy than producing new aluminum.
- Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to power your smartphone for 24 hours or your TV for 3 hours.
The Aluminum Journey:
- Collected at depots and sorted by type.
- Baled at ABCRC.
- Material shredded and melted by recycler, then rolled into new sheets.
- Manufactured into new cans and filled… and back onto store shelves in as little as 60 days!
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