Dales Fabrications Ltd are pleased to be confirmed as one of the Founder members of The Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) Closed Loop Recycling initiative. The scheme, which was recently launched, aims to improve aluminium’s sustainability.
The CAB Closed-Loop Recycling scheme aims to maintain specific ‘grades’ of aluminium alloy scrap, rather than lumping different grades together. The CAB scheme maintains higher grades of aluminium, which improves scrap and reduces the waste that can occur when offcuts are mixed.
The scheme’s growing popularity is having a significant impact on aluminium recycling in the UK. Smelters now seek clean scrap to recycle back into their production cycle. Clean, chipped, specific-grade alloys can remain in the UK and be recycled into billet for further extrusion.
This is much better for the environment than the mixed and low-grade scrap that smelters typically receive being shipped out of the UK.
This method is more environmentally friendly than sending mixed or low-grade scrap abroad. The benefits include a higher value for scrap and strong green credentials for clients, architects, and contractors. For more details, visit the CAB website.
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