conservation, economy, and recycling are core american values. here we have 3rd world commie brazilians who are outperforming exceptional americans ............ Brazil unlocks new achievement, recycles 100% of aluminium cans sold in 2022; Aluminium Extrusion, Profiles, Price, Scrap, Recycling, Section (alcircle.com)
But it is happening. DOJ sues son of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and his coal empire over millions in unpaid fines The Department of Justice on Wednesday accused the son of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and 13 coal companies the younger Justice owns or operates of failing to pay millions of dollars in penalties for environmental violations. Jay Justice, the governor’s son, and those companies under his control have been cited for over 130 violations and owe more than $5 million in civil penalties, among other unpaid fees, the DOJ alleged in a civil complaint. “Our environmental laws serve to protect communities against adverse effects of industrial activities including surface coal mining operations,” Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim of the DOJ’s Environment and Natural Resources Division said in a press release. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/31/jim-justice-son-coal-companies-sued-by-justice-department.html
Well yeah. Aluminum is over a buck and a quarter a pound USD.That's about six Brazilian real- big money down there. Maybe 36 cans to the pound. Beside that they mostly use glass. It's cheaper.