Novelis introduces sustainable aluminum solutions

Novelis, Atlanta, has introduced a new aluminum sheet product with a minimum of 70 percent post-consumer recycled content to meet the environmental sustainability requirements of architects, engineers and industrial designers. The new Novelis recycled aluminum products for green solutions are being offered by the Specialty Products Group of Novelis in North America. Novelis recycled aluminum products are designed to offer sustainable solutions that deliver all the features of standard alloys for various consumer and industrial end-use applications such as appliances, electronics, and building and construction. Novelis recycled aluminum products meet the ISO 14021 standard for post-consumer recycled content. Within the building and construction industry, these products meet the criteria for sustainable materials according to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED green building certification system. “As a leader in aluminum recycling, Novelis is expanding its high recycled content offering to support its commitment to sustainability,” said Derek Prichett, vice president and general manager, Specialty Products for Novelis North America. “By introducing these new products, Novelis is providing architects, engineers and industrial designers with sustainable material solutions to meet their diverse end use designs.” Novelis recycled aluminum products include 3105R alloy for painted applications and Z833R alloy for anodized quality applications. Novelis 3105R recycled aluminum meets the Aluminum Association composition specification (AA3105) and has a minimum of 80 percent post-consumer scrap content. Novelis Z833R recycled aluminum for anodized quality meets industry standards for anodizable surface (AA 5005). Novelis Z833R has a minimum of 70 percent post-consumer scrap content, while traditional anodized quality aluminum has virtually no recycled content. The company designates their recycled content aluminum with an “R” next to the standard alloy and provides certification to support the high post-consumer recycled content of the products. For more information on Novelis recycled aluminum products, visit the Novelis Specialty Products Group website at www.ipg.novelis.com.