What are the benefits of recycling aluminium?

Aluminium is a versatile, resistant and lightweight material that lends itself to multiple uses, from food packaging to car bodies. Its wide use is due to its different properties, the most important being that it is a material that can be recycled infinitely without losing its properties. But why is this feature so important? What are the benefits of recycling aluminium?

There are many reasons why it is important to recycle aluminium, but the main ones are:

• Energy saving: Recycling aluminium requires up to 95% less energy than producing primary aluminium from bauxite. Just consider that producing a recycled aluminium can saves enough energy to power a television for three hours.
• Reduction of CO2 emissions: the aluminium recycling process emits very little CO2 compared to primary production, helping to combat climate change.
• Conservation of natural resources: aluminium is a natural element, but its extraction requires the use of land and water. Recycling helps reduce the impact on the environment and preserve resources for future generations.
• Circular economy: aluminium recycling is a perfect example of a circular economy, a production and consumption model that aims to reduce waste and maximize the reuse of materials.
• Economic advantages: aluminium recycling creates value and employment. The recycling industry in Italy generates, in fact, a turnover of billions of euros and employs thousands of people.

Analyzing the many advantages that recycling aluminium entails, it is not surprising that it is preferable to use products that can be equally sustainable even in everyday life. Among these, the use of food containers should not be underestimated.

Why use aluminium food containers?

Aluminium food containers are a sustainable choice considering that despite being single-use packaging they don’t negatively impact the environment. After being recycled, in fact, they are put back on the market in the form of other products. So, we can state that aluminium trays:

• They are 100% recyclable: aluminium can be recycled infinitely without losing its properties.
• They protect food: aluminium is a waterproof and light-resistant material, which protects food from external agents and preserves its freshness.
• They are light and practical: aluminium containers are easy to transport, perfect for a lunch break or a picnic.
• They are versatile: they can be used to store, cook and reheat food.

Contital produces and distributes a wide range of aluminium food trays while respecting the environment. Take a look at our Catalog and don’t hesitate to contact us for more information on our aluminium recycling activities!