1 Laws and rules that protect people who shop and spend are examples of consumerism. 2  An obsession with shopping and acquiring stuff is an example of consumerism.  the practice and policies of protecting the consumer by publicizing defective and unsafe products, misleading business practices, etc.
Lower grades of aluminum or dirty aluminum (aluminum mixed with other materials or having insulation) will command a lower value then clean heavy aluminum scrap. for example - see some example aluminum scrap prices below for mid June 2011, the price per pound. Old Sheet Aluminum $ 0.63. Extruded Aluminum $ 0.90.
Ferrous scrap metal pricing (per 100 lbs). Stainless steel scrap is worth more than you may think. Googleusercontent search. Current prices of stainless steel grades 18 8 prepared scrap,stainless 316 ss solid scrap price $us lb usa, north america current, category trends united states. Highest price guarantee capital scrap metal.