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Alcan Computer Model Demonstrates the Value of Aluminium Recycling (12 June 2001)

A model which can predict the volume and value of aluminium packaging available for recycling has been developed by Robert Long Consultancy Limited for Alcan Aluminium Can Recycling (AACR).

A model which can predict the volume and value of aluminium packaging

The fully-interactive CD-ROM calculates the aluminium packaging waste arising in an area when a local authority or waste management company inputs data such as the population or total household waste arisings. The model evaluates the different methods of sorting aluminium packaging and estimates the capital pay back period and the subsequent profit derived from the sale of the aluminium drink cans and foil. It even shows which method of operation is likely to be the most profitable - handpicking, single or double-shifting, eddy current and/or magnetic separation.

AACR's National Manager Rick Hindley said: "This research shows that aluminium packaging typically represents around 2% of the weight of packaging materials in the domestic waste stream, but constitutes 25% of the value from the sale of recyclables. This means that aluminium packaging can make a significant contribution to the financial viability of a MRF."
The fully-interactive CD-ROM calculates the aluminium packaging waste arising in an area

"We are very excited about the model, which we hope will be widely used by local authorities and waste management companies to push aluminium to the top of their list of recycling priorities."

Robert Long Consultancy's Robert Walker explains: "We have validated the model against the productivity of existing recycling schemes throughout the country. This means that the model can be used to assess the aluminium recycling potential in new areas, or to benchmark the success of existing recycling schemes."

The Business Case for Aluminium Packaging Recycling CD-ROM was developed by Robert Long Consultancy Limited for AACR in association with ALUPRO and Connectpoint. The project was funded by Packaging Waste Recovery Note (PRN) revenue.

The model will be launched at the IWM Conference and Exhibition on 12 June 2001. Demonstrations of the model will be available on the ALUPRO stand, no. 502, throughout the IWM Exhibition, at the LARAC Conference and at various other events over the coming months.

Launch of "The Business Case for Aluminium Packaging Recycling" CD-ROM Model at IWM Exhibition, Torbay. 12 June 2001

L to R: Rick Hindley (AACR National Manager)
Rob Walker (RLCL)
Diana Caldwell (AACR Communications Manager)
Alex Griffin (ALUPRO)