Recycling Aluminum: Why We Love It
Aluminum cans are one of our recycling superstars. This abundant, versatile and affordable metal can be repurposed infinitely, while maintaining its strength and purity. More importantly, recycling it uses 95% less energy than producing it from its raw form (and uses 50% less water too). This makes it one of the most sustainable materials on the planet (glass is the only other material that can be endlessly recycled). In Canada, on average, we recycle a decent 71% or our aluminum, yet there is room for improvement. Europe and Brazil are regularly reaching numbers between 80 - 98%. Since aluminum takes up to 500 years to fully degrade in a landfill, it seems like getting the other 29% to our depots, just makes good sense. At Island Return It, we are ready to receive your returns at our 4 locations on Vancouver Island. Start Pre-counting your cans to speed up your returns at...