How we close the loop

Circularity works when we do the work, and it starts right here. Real, lasting change can only happen when we all work together.

Every day, our team and our partners are driven to build a healthier, more sustainable future with purpose and innovation. As a third-generation company, we’re committed to shaping the future of materials for years to come. We invite you to join us on this journey and help us create a healthier, more sustainable future.

Explore the power of circularity

The power of a circular economy is at the heart of our mission. When we give a material a second life, we make a profound impact on the world around us. This is how we do it:

Energy Conservation

Mining and refining new metal consume a massive amount of energy. But metal recycling and green aluminum processing require far less. This powerful work helps us save energy and lessen the carbon footprint associated with production.

Greenhouse Emissions

The extraction of raw materials releases a high amount of greenhouse gases. Metal recycling is a sustainable alternative that redirects materials from landfills to new products, a simple action that effectively mitigates emissions and helps create a healthier planet.

Landfill Waste

Recyclable metals take up valuable space in our landfills and create harmful methane. By diverting useful metal waste from landfills, we’re not just making a more efficient system. We’re actively lessening the environmental impact of discarded items and protecting our communities.

Natural Resources

Mining for new ore often leads to deforestation, habitat destruction, and water pollution. Reusing post-consumer and post-industrial metal decreases the need for this destructive process, helping to safeguard natural resources for the future.

Sustainable Consumption

At Schupan, we believe in a smarter way of using materials. Scrap metal recycling promotes a circular economy by fostering responsible consumption and waste reduction. We’re proud to be a driving force in this work, ensuring resources are protected and a more sustainable future is always within reach.

Green aluminum

At our Kalamazoo, MI JP Processing Center, we turn innovation into action. We take post-consumer aluminum scrap and prepare it for its transformation into sustainable new products. This powerful work dramatically reduces the carbon footprint and is a significant step toward keeping valuable materials in use—not in a landfill.

Cleaner materials

At our Russellville, KY cleaning facility, our mission is to create the cleanest recycled materials in the nation. This commitment to quality, combined with our decades-long relationships with mills, ensures we secure the best prices and markets for the materials we process. We don’t just recycle containers—we create a valuable, high-demand resource.

Bottle deposit laws

Bottle deposit systems are a simple, powerful tool for a cleaner world. They work by encouraging us to recycle, which means less mining for new materials and a fraction of the energy needed for new production. It’s a simple system that makes a huge impact, conserving our valuable resources for the future.

Impact report

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We thrive on strong industry connections

Schupan’s industry partners are more than just collaborators—they are the key to our innovation. By working together, we ensure our recycling services stay cutting-edge, so we can always meet the evolving needs of the market and our community.

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