The global flow of aluminum from 2006 through 2025
October 23, 2010
This report presents results of an investigation of the global flow of materials related to the production and use of aluminum in 2006 and makes projections to 2025. The report was prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Environmental Policy Committee's Working Group on Waste Prevention and Recycling. The report addresses the major resource flows and effects of those flows and provides insights on the life cycle of aluminum; it does not address policy issues related to the production and use of aluminum.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Title | The global flow of aluminum from 2006 through 2025 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20101256 |
| Authors | W. D. Menzie, J.J. Barry, D.I. Bleiwas, E.L. Bray, T.G. Goonan, Grecia Matos |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Open-File Report |
| Series Number | 2010-1256 |
| Index ID | ofr20101256 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | U.S. Geological Survey |