Permanent Materials
Metals are natural elements that maintain their physical properties forever. Once metal enters the material-to-material loop, in which it is recycled again and again, it will always be available for future generations. Find the top articles, infographics and videos right here.
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WHAT IS A PERMANENT MATERIAL?
by The Can Makers
Aluminium is natural element that maintain its physical properties forever. Discover more of the benefits of using materials like aluminium in our handy infographic.
PERMANENTLY AVAILABLE CANS
by The Can Makers
Aluminium can be recycled again and again without losing any of their structural integrity – known as ‘real’ recycling. With most other materials there’s a limit to how often they can be recycled to the same quality without adding new raw material to the mix.
METALS: THE PERMANENTLY AVAILABLE MATERIALS
by The Can Makers
Metal is a permanently available material that's perfect for the circular economy. Discover more of the benefits of using materials like aluminium.
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THE PERMANENT LIFECYCLE OF THE DRINKS CAN
What may start out as a drinks can, can then be reused and recycled. When melted down it can be turned into more cans, or an iron, a car or perhaps even an airplane wing!
RECOVERING ALUMINIUM, THE PERMANENT MATERIAL
Discover how even the smallest aluminium particles can be recovered from waste-to-energy plants.