Material composition and global metal recycling systems efficiency prove that Baixi Metal Packaging is fully recyclable. For this reason, the global recycling rate for metal packaging, such as aluminum and tinplate steel, exceeds 75%, while in countries with more advanced recycling rates, it goes as high as 90%.
Aluminum is infinitely recyclable without any degradation in quality and is commonly used in Baixi Metal Packaging. The recycling process uses 95% less energy compared to producing new aluminum, which greatly reduces carbon emissions. The International Aluminium Institute estimates that one ton of aluminum saves 14,000 kWh of electricity and prevents 9 metric tons of CO₂ emissions when recycled.
Steel-based metal packaging, such as tinplate cans, is also absolutely recyclable. According to the World Steel Association, in excess of 80% of steel packaging is recycled worldwide; indeed, steel is one of the most sustainable packaging materials. The magnetic properties of steel enable it to be effectively sorted during the recycling process, hence allowing a reduction in material losses.
Recyclability of Baixi Metal Packaging materials supports circular economics for material reuse to ensure a lesser burden on the environment. In 2023, it was stated by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation that metal packaging belongs to a category with one of the highest recycling rates of all packaging materials and preferred for use by ecologically sensitive brands.
Recycling metal packaging also has many economic advantages, such as: The global market value of the recycled metal is expected to reach $52.5 billion by 2022, growing at 5.4% annually through rising demand for sustainable material. Companies investing in the Baixi Metal Packaging contribute towards this boom in the industry by reducing the waste and the cost of production.
It therefore contributes, first and foremost, to sustainable development, according to experts. A leading environmental researcher is Dr. Roland Geyer: “Metals are the backbone of the circular economy due to high recyclability and high economic value with reuse.”
Government policies also support metal recycling. For instance, the EU Green Deal has set a target for recycling metal packaging at 85% by 2030, while the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency encourages extended producer responsibility programs to raise the recovery rate of metals.
As the industries are shifting toward zero-waste packaging solutions, Baixi Metal Packaging remains on top for enterprises that seek to minimize their environmental footprint without compromising product integrity. Recyclable, energy-efficient, and economically viable, it is one of the sustainable packaging solutions for the future.