Key Facts/Talking Points:

• Since tracking began in 1972, the aluminum industry has recycled nearly 2 trillion aluminum beverage cans.⁶

• In 2020, Americans recycled nearly 46.7 billion aluminum beverage cans, generating nearly $700 million in revenue.⁶

• In 2020, Americans recycled nearly 46.7 billion aluminum beverage cans, which is equivalent to 11 12-packs per person.⁶

• There are nearly 90,000 aluminum beverage cans recycled in America every minute.⁶

• There are 5.4 million aluminum beverage cans recycled every hour in America.⁶

• There are nearly 130 million aluminum beverage cans recycled every day in America.⁶

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