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Published on January 30th, 2008

Alcoa Raises Aluminum Recycling Goal to 75 Percent

by Trey Granger

Packaging materials supplier Alcoa has committed to increase aluminum can recycling participation in North America from 52 percent to 75 percent by 2015.

In 1992, Alcoa says the recycling rate was at 68 percent, and countries such as Brazil and Japan report over 90 percent participation. The global average is 60 percent.

If the goal is met, Alcoa believes that aluminum processors could reap significant energy and environmental benefits.

For more on aluminum recycling, visit Earth 911 recycling locator.

Trey Granger

Trey Granger

Trey Granger is a staff member at Earth911.com.

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