Abstract
This paper reports a new approach wherein the qualifications of the recycled scrap sought for purchase is predetermined by providing target specifications to suppliers, allowing suppliers to optimize the efficiency of the end-to-end process. This efficiency will increase confidence in the market and is mutually beneficial to the suppliers and consumers of recycled materials alike. Recycled scrap with well-defined specifications is of higher quality and therefore of higher value as it can be purchased confidently and in larger volumes, for use in target products. Thus, a further goal of reducing downcycling can also be achieved. Additionally, a new process for recycling scrap material is described, which addresses the current quality and consistency shortcomings by optimizing sourcing, logistics and volume aggregation controls, including shredding, sorting, decoating, remelting, and/or blending recycled materials. The recycling process in combination with target specifications will increase the quality of recycled scrap, provide consistency in the market, and decrease the environmental footprint of the industry.
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Recommended Citation
Despois, Jean-Francois; Kiefer, Wilhelm; Gallo, Gary; Colalancia, Silverio; Thakur, Adwait; Grossmann, Christian; and Ziemsky, Maximilian, "Sorted Aluminum Scrap Qualities to Replace Primary Metal in Aluminum Flat Rolled Products", Technical Disclosure Commons, (March 09, 2026)
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/9470