Environmental Issues
OverviewPackaging and sustainabilityPackaging has an important role in preserving Earth’s precious resources and reducing carbon footprint. When thrown away, packaging fills up landfills and pollutes the environment, but when recycled, it can contribute to a more sustainable world. ![]() Cans – the world’s sustainable packaging Cans are also made with more recycled content than other packaging, easing the demand for new natural resources. And aluminum or iron – the natural resources used to make cans – are the world’s third and fourth most abundant materials. Among all beverage packaging, aluminum cans have the highest recycling rate. Nearly 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use. In fact, aluminum cans can be recycled and returned as new to a store shelf in just 60 days. 80 to 90% of all steel ever produced is still in use. Metal maintains its molecular structure throughout the recycling process, enabling it to be endlessly recycled into new steel products, such as cars, construction material and other cans. Less for more Recycling for energy-saving One aluminum can recycled saves enough energy to run 3 hours of TV or 4 That’s not all. Unlike refrigerated and frozen food, canned food requires no refrigeration during storage. This makes canned food economical to ship and store, saving costs for producers, transporters, retailers and consumers. Reduced wastage |