Cans

Can Facts

• Aluminium cans are lighter than steel, and the base of an aluminium can is shinier
• A magnet will stick to a steel can, but it will not stick to an aluminium can.
• Making one can from raw materials uses the same amount of energy that it takes to recycle 20 cans.
• In 2006, 48% of all aluminium drinks cans were recycled (Alupro).
• Recycling aluminium is 20 times more efficient than making it from the raw material, bauxite (Alupro).

Does it save energy?

• Over 9000kg of CO2 equivalents are saved by recycling 1000kg of aluminium cans compared to sending them to landfill (Remade).

Can Recycling Journey

Follow the battery recycling journey to find out what happens to your cans after they are collected for recycling.

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You can find the answers to our most frequently asked questions about cans in the FAQ section of this website.

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