In an effort to enhance public understanding of the environmental footprint of the aluminum beverage can, the Aluminum Association has undertaken one of the most comprehensive life-cycle analyses (LCA) ever conducted by an industry group.

Specific materials relating to the Aluminum Can Life-Cycle Analysis, recently completed on behalf of the Association by PE Americas, can be downloaded from the highlighted hyperlinks below or by clicking on the icon beneath each. Some files may take several moments to load.

Media
A news release is available for download summarizing the study's highlights.

FAQ
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) that readers may have about the study are answered here.

LCA Report
The full report produced by PE Americas is available for viewing and download here.

Stakeholder Brief
A stakeholder brief is provided that further explains the project's scope, goal, methods, and results.

Acronyms
Acronyms used throughout the LCA report are listed and explained in this document.

 

For further information about the Aluminum Can Life-Cycle Analysis, or to schedule a media interview, please contact Steve Gardner, Vice President of Communications, at (703) 358-2975 (sgardner@aluminum.org).

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