International comparison of aluminum recycling: efforts and procurement strategies in Japan, China, and Vietnam

Introduction Amid the global trend toward decarbonization, the “greening of materials” in the manufacturing industry has become an unavoidable management issue. Aluminum, in particular, is often referred to as “canned electricity” due to the massive amount of power consumed during its refining process. However, utilizing recycled materials offers extremely high environmental superiority, capable of reducing […]