Life cycle benefits, challenges, and the potential of recycled aluminum
Conference
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OSTI ID:353518
- Aluminum Co. of America, Pittsburgh, PA (United States)
Recently, a number of prominent articles have appeared in the national press questioning the environmental benefits and economic rationale of post consumer materials recycling. This paper reviews the evolution of aluminum recycling and then examines its role in the life cycle of aluminum products based on the most recent industry studies conducted in Europe and North America. The environmental and economic viability of today`s recovery and reuse of aluminum products is explored based on these life cycle assessments and current market conditions. This paper then summarizes technology and issues associated with aluminum recycling including the current state of automotive aluminum dismantling, shredding, recycle and reuse. Afterwards, the paper highlights opportunities for recovering the full environmental and economic potential of aluminum recycling based on emerging technologies, ``producer responsibility`` legislation, voluntary initiatives, and product design considerations.
- OSTI ID:
- 353518
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-970677--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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