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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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Crushed plastic bottles ready to be recycled.

10 Reasons Why Recycling is Important

Ever wondered why waste prevention and recycling are so important? It’s estimated that 33% of the world’s waste is not managed in an environmentally safe

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Strips of recycled aluminum waiting to be processed.

Where Does Aluminum Come From?

Aluminum is an abundant metal element, but producing aluminum for various products is a long, involved process. Whether it’s being used for beverage cans, aluminum

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Is Titanium Stronger Than Steel?

Titanium is not strictly stronger than steel, but it does offer a vastly improved strength-to-weight ratio. Utilized in surgical tool production, aerospace applications, and medical

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