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摘要

As these words are written, the aluminum industry and our customers are facing challenging times. At home, business faces a difficult economy and political uncertainty. In world markets, customers must deal with stiff competition and increased energy and environmental concerns. Aluminum's long-term value proposition as an environmentally sustainable metal is the right fit for the current situation. Recycled aluminum uses 5 percent of the energy that primary aluminum does and with a corresponding reduction in environmental impact. When applied to transportation, aluminum can help increase mileage-again with significantly reduced environmental impact. The aluminum can's benefits are well documented. However, a growing number of communities are learning that there are economic as well as environmental benefits to recycled cans. Applied to construction, aluminum is attractive, low maintenance, and eminently recyclable.