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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.

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