Ford recycling creates 30,000 F-150 bodies worth of aluminium every month

Posted on 2 May 2016 by Tim Brown

Ford produces about 20 million pounds (9 million kg) of aluminum stamping scrap per month, which is recycled as a part of the company's closed loop recycling system and goes on to provide parts for the F-150.

The toughest, smartest, most capable and safest F-150 ever is also the greenest according to Ford – image courtesy of Ford. Opting for aluminium (or aluminum – see history lesson below) over steel in new automobile construction is the best way to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, according to Oak…

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