Aluminum is often seen as more environmentally friendly than plastic. That’s because of aluminum’s superior recyclability and the energy efficiency gains from reusing it. Aluminum can be recycled indefinitely without quality degradation, significantly reducing the environmental impact compared to single-use plastics. Unlike plastic, aluminum doesn’t break down into harmful microplastics. Moreover, aluminum recycling requires only a fraction of the energy needed for primary production or plastic manufacturing, leading to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
