The Process of Recycling Aluminum Cans into New Cans

TLDRLearn how aluminum cans are recycled into new cans, reducing energy consumption and environmental impact.

Key insights

⚡️Recycling aluminum cans saves 97% of energy compared to making new cans.

🌎Manufacturing aluminum cans from recycled aluminum reduces the burden on the environment.

The process of recycling aluminum cans into new cans involves disintegrating, sorting, removing foreign substances, and melting.

🔄Molten aluminum is cast into slabs, which are then rolled to reduce thickness and cut into smaller pieces.

The final steps include shaping, cleaning, and packaging the aluminum cans for distribution.

Q&A

How much energy is saved by recycling aluminum cans?

Recycling aluminum cans saves 97% of energy compared to manufacturing new cans.

What is the environmental benefit of using recycled aluminum for can manufacturing?

Using recycled aluminum for can manufacturing reduces the burden on the environment.

What is the process of recycling aluminum cans into new cans?

The process involves disintegrating, sorting, removing foreign substances, melting, casting, rolling, shaping, and packaging.

How are aluminum cans shaped and cut after being melted?

Molten aluminum is cast into slabs, which are then rolled to reduce thickness and cut into smaller pieces.

What are the final steps in the recycling process of aluminum cans?

The final steps include shaping, cleaning, and packaging the aluminum cans for distribution.

Timestamped Summary

00:25Aluminum cans are recycled to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact.

01:07Used aluminum cans are collected across Japan for recycling.

01:31The aluminum cans go through a disintegrator and a conveyor system.

02:12Foreign matter sorting machines are used to remove contaminants from the aluminum cans.

03:13The aluminum cans are sent to a special roasting oven to remove paint.

04:38The melted aluminum is cast into slabs and rolled to reduce thickness.

07:34The slabs are delivered to a rolling factory for further processing.

13:24The aluminum is shaped, cut, and formed into cans at a manufacturing plant.