Global Recycling Day

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In as little as 54 days, the aluminum beverage can you recycle today can be back on the store shelf as a brand-new can —ready to be enjoyed and recycled all over again.

Aluminum is infinitely recyclable, meaning it can be recycled and reused again and again without losing its quality. This creates a continuous loop that keeps valuable resources in motion, conserves energy and reduces waste. This Global Recycling Day, discover how recycling aluminum beverage cans helps protect the environment, support the economy and create a sustainable future. Your choice to recycle makes a difference, one can at a time.

Infinite recyclability
reduces waste

Aluminum can be recycled indefinitely without losing its quality or properties. This means the same piece of aluminum is able to be reused over and over again, minimizing the need for new material extraction. You can feel good knowing your efforts directly contribute to a sustainable cycle that reduces waste for generations.

Quick turnaround

You can witness your recycling efforts in action when you see the aluminum beverage can you recycle today back on the shelf in as little as 54 days. This rapid process ensures a steady supply of aluminum products without the environmental costs of new production.

High recycling rate

Aluminum cans are the most recycled beverage container globally, with a recycling rate of over 71%. It is important to recycle aluminum cans because, when recycled, they are the most environmentally friendly beverage container.

Recycling aluminum uses about 5% of the energy required to produce new aluminum from primary material. The energy saved by recycling a single aluminum can is enough to power a 100-watt light bulb for five hours, or your laptop for 11 hours.

By recycling aluminum, greenhouse gas emissions are reduced by up to 95% compared to primary aluminum production.

Recycling aluminum contributes to a circular economy, where materials are continuously reused, reducing the need for new production and minimizing environmental impact.

Novelis: Pioneering Sustainable and
Innovative Aluminum Solutions

Novelis recycles approximately 2.3 million metric tons of aluminum scrap annually, equivalent to the weight of six Empire State Buildings. In FY24, we purchased or tolled 2,316kt of recycled metal, including more than 82 billion used beverage cans, and 63% recycled content (global average across our products).  

The demand for recycled aluminum drives technological advancements in recycling processes and product design, leading to more efficient systems and innovative applications for recycled materials. Everyone can benefit from new and improved products that are sustainable and high-quality.