Steel may be the No.1 recycled materials in America, but in season 3 of REPURPOSED, we're shifting gears to highlight another unsung hero of modern manufacturing: recycled aluminum. From piles of processed metal at Sierra Recycling and Demolition to the high-tech manufacturing floor of Toyota's cylinder heady plant in Troy, Missouri, this episode shows how recycled aluminum powers America’s automotive industry. You'll learn why recycled aluminum is essential to making transmission housings, engine blocks, and cylinder heads, how it plays a key role in reducing carbon emissions, saving energy, and driving vehicle performance. Join host John Sacco and the team at Toyota and Bill Wright Toyota in Bakersfield. as we uncover how recycled aluminum is literally driving the future of the auto industry in America. Recycling isn't just about what we throw away. It's about what we build next!