Aluminum Ass'n Works To Promote Industry, Recycling

摘要

The goals of The Aluminum Association are to promote the aluminum industry, as well as aluminum recycling. Last year, the aluminum industry came up with new packaging innovations such as aluminum bottles for beer and alcohol beverages. "Like aluminum cans that, when recycled can be back on a store's shelf within 60 days, aluminum bottles are eminently recyclable," said Patrick Kelly, Director of Public and Media Relations for The Aluminum Association. Also, the industry developed an eight ounce can for soft drinks which is already on most grocery store shelves across the country. The aluminum industry has been successful in recycling automobiles and light trucks, as well as aluminum used in building and construction, noted the association.A survey of aluminum producers in late 2003 indicated that the total recycled content of domestically produced, flat rolled products for the Building and Construction market was approximately 80 - 85 percent.