Global Aluminium Can Recycling Reaches 76%
The Global Aluminium Cans Circularity Alliance reported that global recycling of aluminium cans reached 76% according to the 2026 report prepared by Eunomia. The study compared three formats, placing aluminium above PET (54%) and glass (51%).
By aluminio.ar · Based on reporting by Prensa Mercosur
What you need to know
- The global collection rate for aluminium cans reached 77% and the effective recycling rate 76%.
- Brazil recorded a recycling rate of 97.1% and Japan reached 94.7%.
- The industrial sector aims to achieve an 80% can recycling rate by the year 2030.
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