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The Future of the Michigan Bottle Return Law

Michigan’s bottle deposit laws are some of the most robust in the country, and boasted a 98.2% redemption rate in 1990. But, in the years

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Jordan Schupan Featured on Born Scrappy Podcast

Our CEO, Jordan Schupan, recently sat down with Stu Kagan on Born Scrappy, the podcast for people who buy, process, trade and move scrap metal.

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6061 or 7075 Aluminum? The Quick Version for Buyers

Two alloys that look alike on the shelf and do very different jobs. Here is the quick version of 6061 vs 7075, and where to
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What is a Circular Economy — and How Does Schupan Fit?

A circular economy keeps materials in use instead of throwing them away. Here’s what that means in practice, and how Schupan helps businesses close the
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What Happens to Your Can After Michigan’s 10-cent Deposit?

In Michigan, returning a can or bottle is second nature. You feed it into the machine, you get your dime, and you go on with

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What Is Aluminum Contract Manufacturing? A Buyer’s Guide

What is aluminum contract manufacturing, and how do you pick the right partner? A practical buyer's guide, from why companies outsource to a 7-step vetting
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