The Future of Aluminum Recycling in America | DIRTY SCRAP LIVE🔛 at The Aluminum Association

A lot of fun hosting the live recording of the DIRTY SCRAP Podcast during the The Aluminum Association Spring Meeting in Austin, Texas.Huge thanks to Kelly Thomas, Murray Rudisill and Chuck Johnson for an incredibly honest and high-level conversation about the future of the aluminum industry.We discussed some of the most important topics shaping our industry today: The strategic importance of aluminum scrap and recycling The future of automation, AI, and sorting technologies Workforce challenges and operational transformation Energy, geopolitics, tariffs, and supply chain resilience Why aluminum is no longer just a commodity — it’s becoming a strategic material for the futureOne of the biggest takeaways from the conversation:The future of aluminum will depend on better collaboration between recyclers, foundries, technology providers, policymakers, and the next generation entering the industry.Very grateful to the Aluminum Association for creating spaces where the industry can come together to openly discuss challenges, opportunities, and the long-term vision for manufacturing and recycling in North America.The aluminum industry is evolving fast — and conversations like this are exactly what move the industry forward. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit julioquintero.substack.com