Metals

Deep dives

• Accepted items — What’s accepted and why acceptance varies by program.
• Preparation steps — How to prepare the material to maximize recyclability and value.
• Common contamination — Top contamination sources and how they break sorting or end markets.
• End markets — Where the material goes and what buyers care about.
• Climate impact — How this material relates to emissions and energy use.
• Design for recyclability — Packaging/product design choices that improve outcomes.