Did you know? Aluminium does not lose any of its properties or quality, so unlike plastic, can be recycled over and over again! In fact, some 75% of all aluminium ever produced is still in use – in some form or another and recycling aluminium also saves energy when compared to what’s required for its primary production.
A circular economy begins when we consider what happens after a product is used. As we work towards a circular economy with goals of zero waste and lower impact, we need to be looking to products that can be designed and manufactured to reduce raw material use and be reused or recycled after use, rather than be sent to landfill. Design and manufacture play a big part in the circular economy equation. And ease of recyclability is also important. A locally produced, humble foil tray may be the perfect answer…
