BRAZILIAN ALUMINUM - solutions for sustainable living

BRAZILIAN ALUMINUM SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING 54 THE INDUSTRY’S ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE  As for intensity, the primary aluminum production phase uses 3.11 m³/ton, then followed by Refinery production using 2.15 m³/ton.  Bauxite mining reuses 78% of the water collected. 5.5 - Waste generation and destination - 2015 5.5.1 - Total waste generated - ton Bauxite mining Alumina refining Primary aluminum production Aluminum secondary production Aluminum processing 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 Source: The sector’s companies 5.5.2 - Waste generation rate - kg/ton Bauxite mining Alumina refining Primary aluminum production Aluminum secondary production Aluminum processing 150 100 50 0 Source: The sector’s companies