Season 3 – Episode 4: Manufacturing Jobs That Make a Difference
In episode 4 of REPURPOSED, we follow the molten flow of recycled aluminum as it transforms into an aluminum ingot, a high value, high demand product powering the U.S.automotive industry and beyond. From wheels and cylinder heads to alternator and transmission housing, recycled aluminum is everywhere in your car and it’s worth more than people…
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Season 3 – Episode 3: Fueling the Future of Vehicles
What happens to a car when it reaches the end of its life? In this episode of REPURPOSED, we follow the aluminum journey from auto shredders and balers to state-of-the-art processing and smelting facilities, proving recycled aluminum doesn’t just disappear, it drives the future of American manufacturing. Join us in Little Rock, Arkansas at Altech’s…
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Season 3 – Episode 2: From Molten Metal to Motor
In episode 2 of REPURPOSED, we head to St. Louis, Missouri, to witness what happens after recycled aluminum leaves a recycling facility. The journey continues next door to the Toyota Plant, where molten aluminum is transformed into the engine parts that power millions of vehicles. We explore the critical link between recycled aluminum and the…
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Season 3 – Episode 1: Recycled Aluminum and the Cars We Drive
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…
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