1、Aluminum Caucus co-chair Haley Stevens introduced a bipartisan resolution designating November 15 as America Recycles Day, recognizing recycling's role in boosting manufacturing economy, jobs and the environment. The Aluminum Association noted nearly 75% of all produced aluminum is still in use, and recycling saves 95% of the energy needed for primary production.

2、The EU plans to restrict scrap aluminum exports after industry consultations next spring. Its 2024 scrap aluminum exports reached 1.26 million metric tons (up 50% in five years), and the Aluminum Association advocates banning UBC and other scrap aluminum exports in the U.S. to uphold global reciprocity and address market monopolization attempts.

3、The U.S. September jobs report exceeded expectations (initially delayed by government shutdown); the October report won't be released, with the November report expected in mid-December. Nvidia's strong earnings reversed the recent market slide.

4、The EPA proposed updating and narrowing the definition of "waters of the United States" to implement the Supreme Court's ruling. Revised five times since the mid-2000s, the definition's potential industry impacts will be closely monitored by the Aluminum Association.

5、Blue Origin successfully completed its second mission, deploying NASA's ESCAPADE twin spacecraft. The reusable rocket uses aluminum-lithium sheets/plates developed by Constellium to meet the extreme demands of orbital launches.

6、Sortera Technologies will open a second advanced scrap sorting facility in Tennessee, using AI to sort mixed aluminum scrap into high-value alloy-specific products. The Aluminum Association calls for more investment in such infrastructure to reduce scrap aluminum exports.

7、Deposit Return Systems (DRS) are widely supported—90% of Americans with access to DRS and 81% of national consumers approve of them. Relevant organizations held a webinar to share best practices for advancing DRS and fostering a circular economy.

8、Aluminum Fact of the Week: From 2022 to 2024, jobs in secondary aluminum production/recycling (+12.5%), aluminum coatings (+9.6%), and sheet/plate (+6.0%) grew significantly, reaching or near record levels since tracking began in 2013.

【Daily Micro Quote】: Promote circular development through recycling power, and build industry foundations with perseverance.