Recycling aluminum takes far less energy
≈5% as much energy
Melting scrap aluminum uses about 5% of the energy needed to make aluminum from ore. Up to 15% of the input material can be lost as dross during recycling.
≈5% as much energy
Melting scrap aluminum uses about 5% of the energy needed to make aluminum from ore. Up to 15% of the input material can be lost as dross during recycling.