Can we use less energy to produce recycled aluminum compared to producing new aluminum?

Yes, producing recycled aluminum requires significantly less energy than producing new aluminum. Recycling aluminum uses only about 5% of the energy needed to produce primary aluminum from bauxite ore. This is because recycling involves melting and recasting the metal, which is a much less energy-intensive process than mining, refining, and smelting new aluminum. As a result, recycling aluminum helps conserve energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions associated with aluminum production.