The environmental metal of choice

Another good reason to specify Aluminium for your projects.

Aluminium is fast becoming the environmentally friendly building material of choice here are some facts and figures you may find of interest.

Aluminium as a building material is beginning to be favoured as the metal of choice when specifiers are meeting the green concerns of their customers. A recent report claims to have found Aluminium in 'excellent condition' dating back over 60 years in buildings in Birmingham. For those of you who like a bit of football trivia - 96% of the aluminium from the original Wembley Stadium has been recycled!

Below is a list of facts about Aluminium as a sustainable metal:

- Aluminium is the third most common element in the Earth's crust.

- More than 55% of the world's primary aluminium is produced using hydroelectric power (no CO2
emissions and renewable).

- Aluminium is infinitely recyclable with no loss of quality.

- Recycled aluminium requires only 5% of the energy used to produce primary aluminium.

- Aluminium used in building can be recycled up to 100%.

If you have any questions about how Eltherington can help you and your project improve it's recyclability by specifying aluminium, please don't hesitate to call us on: +44 (0)1482 320336.