{"id":1808,"date":"2021-09-10T14:24:35","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T14:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesscostcomparison.co.uk\/blog\/paper-cardboard-guide-copy\/"},"modified":"2021-10-20T11:00:49","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T10:00:49","slug":"aluminium-can-recycling-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesscostcomparison.co.uk\/blog\/aluminium-can-recycling-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Aluminium Can Recycling: The Easy Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

The discovery of aluminium<\/a> in 1825 was an important one, but nobody really knew just how important until around 1889, when we learned to produce it in more cost-effective ways. Since then, it\u2019s grown to be one of the most helpful and widely-used materials in the world.<\/p>\n

As well as being great value for money, it is extremely lightweight and 100% recyclable. In fact, recycling aluminium is far more efficient than creating it from its raw materials. That\u2019s why the more tins and cans we recycle, the better.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s our quick guide on how you can make more use out of your aluminium.<\/p>\n

How Is Aluminium Recycled?<\/h3>\n

First of all, we\u2019d like to explain how tins and cans are treated and turned back into materials, just for some extra insight.<\/p>\n

When your waste is collected, the provider takes it to a recycling centre. First, it\u2019s cleaned of any packaging and other non-recyclable materials. Then, the remaining aluminium is shredded and melted in a large furnace, poured into casts and left to harden. It\u2019s really that simple!<\/p>\n

How Much More Efficient Is Recycling Aluminium?<\/h3>\n

Only 5%<\/a> of the energy taken to create aluminium is used to recycle it, which makes it one of the most efficient materials we have for reuse.<\/p>\n

It is believed that \u00be of all produced aluminium is still in use today. However, the recycling rate for aluminium packaging in this country is 42%. This is legally acceptable (beneath 40% is illegal according to our laws), but more should be done.<\/p>\n

Why Is This Figure So Low?<\/h3>\n

As we\u2019ve covered, aluminium is 100% recyclable, but only 42% recycled in this country. This means it\u2019s purely a social issue, and not a shortcoming of recycling itself.<\/p>\n

To remedy this, we think there\u2019s a number of culture changes around your business which may encourage more people to recycle their tins and cans. Here\u2019s a few of our tips:<\/p>\n