Comments on: Greenwashing and Eco-friendly Metals http://agmetalminer.com/2009/04/30/greenwashing-and-eco-friendly-metals/ Sourcing & Trading Intelligence for Global Metals Markets Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:02:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: John Sluder http://agmetalminer.com/2009/04/30/greenwashing-and-eco-friendly-metals/comment-page-1/#comment-20717 John Sluder Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:07:20 +0000 http://agmetalminer.com/2009/04/30/greenwashing-and-eco-friendly-metals/#comment-20717 How much % of aluminum is in Reynolds Wrap and how much is paper and other products? How much % of aluminum is in Reynolds Wrap and how much is paper and other products?

]]> By: htsetti http://agmetalminer.com/2009/04/30/greenwashing-and-eco-friendly-metals/comment-page-1/#comment-18779 htsetti Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:25:16 +0000 http://agmetalminer.com/2009/04/30/greenwashing-and-eco-friendly-metals/#comment-18779 Have you heard of eco-friendly magnets? As far as I know they are made from alloys, which are of course mined, but some factories say they pass an environmental protection standard and/or have recycled magnets. Has anyone heard of this? Have you heard of eco-friendly magnets? As far as I know they are made from alloys, which are of course mined, but some factories say they pass an environmental protection standard and/or have recycled magnets. Has anyone heard of this?

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]]> By: Grace http://agmetalminer.com/2009/04/30/greenwashing-and-eco-friendly-metals/comment-page-1/#comment-8096 Grace Tue, 12 May 2009 05:34:42 +0000 http://agmetalminer.com/2009/04/30/greenwashing-and-eco-friendly-metals/#comment-8096 So you're saying that they use raw bauxite so they can precisely control the alloy composition for optimal ductility for food wrap? (I am assuming Reynolds can control gauge with their process.) Why can't they do that with recycled Al? What non-separable impurities interfere with the desired ductility? So you’re saying that they use raw bauxite so they can precisely control the alloy composition for optimal ductility for food wrap? (I am assuming Reynolds can control gauge with their process.)

Why can’t they do that with recycled Al? What non-separable impurities interfere with the desired ductility?

]]> By: Richard S. Reynolds, Sr. — Gentleman (musician) http://agmetalminer.com/2009/04/30/greenwashing-and-eco-friendly-metals/comment-page-1/#comment-7585 Richard S. Reynolds, Sr. — Gentleman (musician) Mon, 04 May 2009 19:29:18 +0000 http://agmetalminer.com/2009/04/30/greenwashing-and-eco-friendly-metals/#comment-7585 [...] Greenwashing and Eco-friendly Metals [...] [...] Greenwashing and Eco-friendly Metals [...]

]]> By: admin http://agmetalminer.com/2009/04/30/greenwashing-and-eco-friendly-metals/comment-page-1/#comment-7565 admin Mon, 04 May 2009 14:49:18 +0000 http://agmetalminer.com/2009/04/30/greenwashing-and-eco-friendly-metals/#comment-7565 The purity required for various forms/grades of aluminum relates to the chemical properties of the metal (and its intended end use). The % of aluminum content does not relate in any way to 'food save' purity level. In other words, most aluminum foil (because of its ductility, gauge and performance requirements) requires high purity aluminum. Can stock has different properties and is more readily recycled. Both Stuart and Lisa came from the aluminum industry and have worked with many food industry firms. We did not speak to anybody for this article. LAR The purity required for various forms/grades of aluminum relates to the chemical properties of the metal (and its intended end use). The % of aluminum content does not relate in any way to ‘food save’ purity level. In other words, most aluminum foil (because of its ductility, gauge and performance requirements) requires high purity aluminum. Can stock has different properties and is more readily recycled. Both Stuart and Lisa came from the aluminum industry and have worked with many food industry firms. We did not speak to anybody for this article. LAR

]]> By: Grace http://agmetalminer.com/2009/04/30/greenwashing-and-eco-friendly-metals/comment-page-1/#comment-7536 Grace Mon, 04 May 2009 05:10:19 +0000 http://agmetalminer.com/2009/04/30/greenwashing-and-eco-friendly-metals/#comment-7536 Hmm, so the recycled aluminum we have been using for decades in soda cans is not 'food-safe' purity level? Have you talked to any other aluminum users in the food industry besides Reynolds? Hmm, so the recycled aluminum we have been using for decades in soda cans is not ‘food-safe’ purity level?

Have you talked to any other aluminum users in the food industry besides Reynolds?

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