1. Aluminum production is an inherently energy intensive process and is driven by consumer demand. However, many consumers discard aluminum cans rather than recycling them.

Recycling aluminum cans for reuse consumes much less energy than mining alumina (Aluminium oxide), transporting it via ships or trucks, and then processing it to make aluminum.

Who bears primary responsibility for reducing green house gas emissions from the production of aluminum? Alcoa? Consumers?

Governments? Explain.

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