By Nadine Bloxsome, CEO, Aluminium Federation (ALFED)
Published by Aluminium International Today, this opinion piece by Nadine Bloxsome, CEO of the Aluminium Federation (ALFED), explores why the UK must start recognising aluminium scrap as a strategic secondary raw material rather than simply waste. The article argues that, while the UK already has strong collection and recycling systems, the greater challenge is retaining and capturing the value of recovered aluminium within domestic supply chains. Highlighting the significant energy savings of recycled aluminium, the UK’s reliance on imported primary metal, and increasing exports of aluminium scrap to international markets, Bloxsome calls for greater investment in sorting, processing and recycling infrastructure, as well as competitive energy costs and supportive industrial policy. Rather than restricting exports, she advocates creating the conditions that make processing aluminium in the UK the most attractive option, helping to strengthen resilience, reduce import dependency, support manufacturing growth and unlock the full economic and environmental benefits of a circular aluminium economy. [ALFED (Scrap) | PDF]
Read the article:
- Digital magazine edition: https://flickread.com/edition/html/6a5f4418d4316#19
- Online article: https://aluminiumtoday.com/features/recognising-uk-aluminium-scrap-as-a-strategic-resource
