A Circularity Case for Aluminium Compared with Glass and Plastic

March 16, 2022


The International Aluminium Institute has analysed the circularity of three beverage materials – aluminium, glass and plastic (polyethylene terephthalate: PET). The data shows that all three materials have more to do to reach their full circularity potential. However, aluminium cans remain the most recycled single-use beverage container with the smallest losses in the recycling process.

Link to Study on IAI Web page