Misery loves company: The plight of low recycling in plastics

The aluminum industry has long been frustrated by its inability to bolster used beverage container (UBC) recycling rates. The latest numbers are for 2023 and they are at 43%, according to the Aluminum Association and Can Manufacturers Institute.

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As much as the aluminum industry laments its struggle to get cans back, it cannot rival the challenges facing its primary competitor: plastic.

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Greg Wittbecker

Veteran aluminum executive Greg brings over 40 years of leadership experience from Alcoa, Cargill, and CRU. He offers rare depth in commercial strategy, policy analysis, and industry evolution, with expertise spanning the trading floor to the boardroom. You can reach Greg at Greg.Wittbecker@crugroup.com or 865-621-4564.