The vital role of aluminum recycling in achieving carbon neutrality goals
Published Online: October 22, 2024
Author: Recycling Product News Staff
"From the recycling process to the technologies supporting it, aluminum recycling offers significant benefits for producers, processors, and recyclers.
Government regulations and industry initiatives, such as the EU's ban on carbon dioxide-emitting vehicles, targeted from 2035, and its ambitious Green Deal targets, are also driving the demand for recycled aluminum as part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote a circular economy.
As many countries and regions strive to fulfill their pledges of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, the role of recycling in meeting these targets cannot be overstated. Among the various materials that can be sustainably repurposed, aluminum is a particularly valuable resource. Its recycling process offers a significant reduction in energy consumption compared to primary production, leading to substantial cuts in carbon emissions. ..."
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