Metal Packaging: Where Does Your Can Go?
Metal packaging—aluminum cans, steel food containers, aerosol cans, and bottle caps—is omnipresent in our daily lives. But what happens when these items reach the end of their intended use? Understanding the lifecycle of metal packaging reveals an impressive circular economy that, when functioning optimally, keeps valuable materials in circulation.
The Recycling Journey
When you drop a metal can in your recycling bin, you're initiating a remarkably efficient process: