As reported by Recycling Today, Alcoa Corporation, Cleveland, has unveiled Sustana, its newest aluminium product, at the Aluminium 2016 exhibition in Dusseldorf, Germany. The new sustainable product line, which is manufactured with low carbon emissions and more recycled content would cater to customer demand for sustainable aluminium products. The product would help companies to cut carbon footprint along their complete supply chain.
As explained by Alcoa, the Sustana series has two prime products:
1. Ecolum – This is a primary aluminium ingot produced with energy from hydro-powered aluminium smelters specified by less than 2.5 metric tons of carbon per metric tons of aluminium. The product is characterised by an estimated 75% better carbon impact, than the industry average. Alcoa says the product would be available with certificates of origin which would enable customers to verify the sustainability benefits when applying on their own operations.
2. Ecodura – This is an aluminium billet made from minimum 50% recycled content, tailor made for customers insisting on low-carbon materials for their products. It is available in a variety of alloys and sizes and manufactured with up to 95%less energy in comparison with products with no recycled content. The Ecodura also contributes to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) certifications for sustainable building projects.
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Commenting on the launch, Timothy Reyes, president of Alcoa Cast Products said, “Companies across a range of end markets have made sustainability a core business imperative and, as a result, they’ve prioritized the use of low-carbon aluminium products with proper certifications.”
“By introducing these eco-friendly Sustana products, which offer significant sustainability benefits when compared to the industry average, Alcoa is underscoring its commitment to helping customers reduce their environmental footprint…This global product launch also builds on our own long-standing commitment to sustainability, which includes several noteworthy reductions in our own carbon footprint,” Reyes concluded.
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