Column: The history of aluminum, from bauxite to cans
WEBMay 5, 2024 · This means it can be used, recycled, and turned back into a new can endlessly. In fact, an aluminum beverage container can be recycled and back on the store shelf as a new container in as little as 60 days. Because it takes so much bauxite to produce a small amount of aluminum, recycling is a very important part of its lifecycle.