RECYCLING OF SECONDARY MATERIALS - ECONOMETRIC STUDY OF THE UK ALUMINUM-INDUSTRY

This paper examines the opportunities for increased recycling of aluminium in the U.K. from an econometric standpoint. The relationship between the primary and secondary industries is outlined and some econometric results on the demand and supply relationships in the secondary market are presented. The castings and the motor industries appear to be the major determinants of the demand for recycled aluminium. Overall a fairly discouraging picture is presented in terms of the potential for increased aluminium recycling rates, given current technological capabilities. © 1979.