RRS, Ball Corporation’s study reveals an increase in aluminium cans recycle rate beneficial for the national economy

Recycling aluminium is a simpler process in comparison to the process of alumina extraction from bauxite ore. A countrywide study carried out in the US shows the benefit of increasing the country’s aluminium can recycling rate.

The above-stated research, named ‘Recycling Aluminium Cans Is Good Business’, was initiated by Ball Corporation, the world's leading provider of innovative, sustainable aluminium packaging for beverage, personal care and household products and Resource Recycling Systems (RRS), a consulting firm lending ideas to big businesses.

The study unleashed a very important finding, that the current recycling bar of 38% if raised to 90% tops, could be very economic and environmental friendly for us human beings. Recycling aluminium is a very sustainable method since the emission of greenhouse gas is the least over there.

Following the study, this method of recycling aluminium would generate US$6.6 billion for the US economy and US$ 1.6 billion in economic movement such as material trade.

The move would disperse 1.3 million tonnes of materials per annum from landfills and propagate the country’s total waste collection. Recycling gains due importance; the industry would not have to suffer anymore with minimal wages. It is estimated that the increase in wages would be from US$2.1 billion to US$5 billion. If the recycling rate is increased, enough energy would be saved to power 1.5 million US homes for a year.

Moreover, doorways to 103,800 new jobs would open because of the labour extensive process of sorting and reprocessing in areas across the country.

Ball chairman, John Hayes said: “There is no question the market for more recycled aluminium is there, and so is the potential for huge energy savings and job creation.”

“That’s why we’re advocating for smart recycling policies at the state and federal level that can help the US reduce our dependence on imported materials, strengthen our domestic supply chain and make these benefits a reality.”

For the research, Ball and RRS collected data from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Aluminium Association and its files.

Factsheets and data from all 50 US state national snapshots were also used for the study to be extremely detailed and accurate.

Aluminium recycling requires the least expenditure and radiates the least amount of greenhouse gas. It uses 92% less energy than any material in its earliest form.

This year only Ball started building the UK’s ‘largest-ever’ beverage packaging plant at the SEGRO Park Kettering Gateway in Kettering.

Recycling aluminium is a simpler process in comparison to the process of alumina extraction from bauxite ore. A countrywide study carried out in the US shows the benefit of increasing the country’s aluminium can recycling rate.

The above-stated research, named ‘Recycling Aluminium Cans Is Good Business’, was initiated by Ball Corporation, the world's leading provider of innovative, sustainable aluminium packaging for beverage, personal care and household products and Resource Recycling Systems (RRS), a consulting firm lending ideas to big businesses.

The study unleashed a very important finding, that the current recycling bar of 38% if raised to 90% tops, could be very economic and environmental friendly for us human beings. Recycling aluminium is a very sustainable method since the emission of greenhouse gas is the least over there.

Following the study, this method of recycling aluminium would generate US$6.6 billion for the US economy and US$ 1.6 billion in economic movement such as material trade.

The move would disperse 1.3 million tonnes of materials per annum from landfills and propagate the country’s total waste collection. Recycling gains due importance; the industry would not have to suffer anymore with minimal wages. It is estimated that the increase in wages would be from US$2.1 billion to US$5 billion. If the recycling rate is increased, enough energy would be saved to power 1.5 million US homes for a year.

Moreover, doorways to 103,800 new jobs would open because of the labour extensive process of sorting and reprocessing in areas across the country.

Ball chairman, John Hayes said: “There is no question the market for more recycled aluminium is there, and so is the potential for huge energy savings and job creation.”

“That’s why we’re advocating for smart recycling policies at the state and federal level that can help the US reduce our dependence on imported materials, strengthen our domestic supply chain and make these benefits a reality.”

For the research, Ball and RRS collected data from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Aluminium Association and its files.

Factsheets and data from all 50 US state national snapshots were also used for the study to be extremely detailed and accurate.

Aluminium recycling requires the least expenditure and radiates the least amount of greenhouse gas. It uses 92% less energy than any material in its earliest form.

This year only Ball started building the UK’s ‘largest-ever’ beverage packaging plant at the SEGRO Park Kettering Gateway in Kettering.