Aluminium facts
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The metal
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Use
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Recycling
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#1
The metal
02:00
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#2
Use
02:30
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#3
Recycling
01:45
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Increasing demand
Due to its unique combination of properties, demand for aluminium products continues to increase.
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Energy bank for the future
Aluminium plays a vital role in meeting the needs of future generations sustainably.
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Recyclable
The recycling potential of aluminium is infinite.
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Sustainable mining
Sustainable mining operations protect and restore the biodiversity of the areas in which they are located.
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-20%
Reduced energy
The energy intensity of alumina production has been reduced by almost 20% since 2006.
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400,000
Community investment
On average each mining operation invests over US$ 400,000 in support of community programmes
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+100%
Demand increase
Demand for aluminium products has doubled since 2000.
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-6%
Reduced smelting energy intensity
Global average aluminium smelting energy intensity was reduced by 6% between 2006 and 2014.
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Processing
The beneficial properties of aluminium include its low density, strength, ductility and corrosion resistance.
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Lightweight
Aluminium used in transport reduces vehicle weight, fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Safe
The combination of superior design and aluminium light-weighting reduces injury and saves lives.
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95%
Energy savings
Aluminium can be recycled again and again, saving up to 95% of the energy required for primary production.
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Durability
Interior aluminium components have an infinite life expectancy
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Recyclability
Aluminium is almost infinitely recyclable.
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Design potential
Aluminium’s flexibility and formability guarantee virtually unlimited design potential.
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Lightweight
Aluminium packaging helps save resources during transportation and storage.
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Protective
Aluminium foil packaging is the lightest material to offer a complete barrier to light, gases and moisture.
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Recyclable
The aluminium drinks can is the most recycled beverage container in the world.
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75%
Metal stocks
75% of all aluminium ever produced is currently still in productive use.
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100 M t
CO2 emission reducing
Aluminium recycling saves over 100 million tonnes of CO2 annually.
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Energy saving
Aluminium can be recycled again and again, saving up to 95% of the energy required for primary production.