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Aluminum cans are very common, but we don’t often think about where they come from. We will compare how an aluminum can is made from raw materials versus how one is recycled and made into a new can. Answer the questions at the bottom of the page, and bring in your answers for next class.
Read the article linked below to learn about how a new can is made.
Then, read this article about how aluminum is recycled.
After reading both articles, please answer the following questions:
1) An aluminum soda can is constructed from how many pieces?
2) Where does raw aluminum come from?
3) What is the energy equivalent of recycling one aluminum can?
4) How much gasoline is saved if each person recycles one aluminum can per month?
5) How long does it take for an aluminum can to break down if not properly recycled?
6) Write three questions or thoughtful comments in relation to these two articles.
