75% of all aluminium ever produced is still in use today

From 1888, when aluminium was first produced, to 2021, more than 1.6 billion tonnes of primary aluminium (after cast house, excluding scrap) have been produced globally of which 1.2 billion tonnes (74.5%) is estimated to still be in use today.

For current data, please visit https://alucycle.international-aluminium.org/public-access/public-global-cycle/.

• Aluminium is a relatively new metal. Over 70% of its production from ore has occurred since 2000.
• Aluminium’s versatility is evident in a myriad of long-lasting applications, including buildings, trains, planes, and cables.
• Aluminium’s inherent properties remain unchanged throughout recycling processes, enabling it to be recycled repeatedly.
• The high recycling rates of aluminium enable second, third, fourth, and subsequent lifetimes.