Aluminium longevity has always had paramount advantages with its 75% recyclable properties. Endlessly reconstituted from one window configuration to another aluminium products can be recycled time and again without any loss of quality and, as the re-melting of aluminium requires little energy, 95% of the energy required for primary aluminium production is saved through recycling!
Hugely versatile, lightweight (about one third the weight of steel), high strength, modern materials which retain their properties over a long life. Being naturally corrosion resistant and requiring only minimal routine maintenance, they also retain their aesthetic appeal over the lifetime of the material.
Bauxite ore has the property of infinite recyclability meaning that up to 75% of the world's aluminium ever produced is still in productive use, having been through countless loops of its 'cradle to cradle' lifecycle. Given that it only takes 5% of the original energy used to create primary aluminum, recycled aluminium is a true eco-friendly material that can be made available not just once but indefinitely for future generations.
Mining Bauxite Ore
An average of 80% of the land mined for bauxite is returned to its native ecosystem. Topsoil from the mining site is stored so it can be replaced during the rehabilitation process.
Primary Smelting
The structure of aluminum distinguishes it from other materials, since it is not affected by melting processes.
Primary Billet
Over 50% of the western world's primary aluminum is produced using electricity generated by hydro electric power.
Secondary Billet
The incentive for recycling aluminum is energy savings, which amount to 95% compared to the production of primary aluminium.
With infinite recyclability, up to 75% of the world's aluminum ever produced is still in productive use today.
Managing Director Ray Mansell, said, "For those who don’t know, cradle to cradle is a sustainability concept where materials are reused or recycled in a closed loop, minimizing waste and environmental impact. It contrasts with the traditional cradle-to-grave model, which often ends in disposal.
"In cradle to cradle, products are designed with their entire lifecycle in mind, ensuring that materials can be efficiently reclaimed and reused, thus promoting a circular economy. When applied to aluminium curtain walling, this means the aluminium is perpetually repurposed, reducing the need for new raw materials and fostering a more sustainable construction industry."
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