Aluminum Recycling on the Upswing

    Nov. 3, 2009
    The Aluminum Association, Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) say aluminum cans are experiencing the highest recycling rate of any beverage container at 54.2%.

    The Aluminum Association, Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) say aluminum cans are experiencing the highest recycling rate of any beverage container with 54.2% of them being reused. The organizations add that a recycled can requires 95% less energy, generates 95% less emissions, and creates 97% less water pollution than generating new metal.

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    Leland Teschler

    Lee Teschler served as Editor-in-Chief of Machine Design until 2014. He holds a B.S. Engineering from the University of Michigan; a B.S. Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan; and an MBA from Cleveland State University. Prior to joining Penton, Lee worked as a Communications design engineer for the U.S. Government.

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