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Aluminium Cans: What You Need to Know
Aluminium cans are one of the most widely recycled packaging materials in Australia. Commonly used for soft drinks, energy drinks and canned food, aluminium cans are lightweight, infinitely recyclable and easy to process. When recycled correctly, they return to shelves as new cans in as little as 60 days.
Best Practices for Can Collection and Recycling
Recycling aluminium cans is as simple as placing them in the appropriate bin – but they must be clean and empty. Rinse out any remaining liquid to avoid contamination and keep pests away. In high-use areas such as workplaces, events or hospitality venues, setting up dedicated can collection stations can improve recovery rates.
Aluminium is a high-value material, and recycling services are widely available. Many states offer container deposit schemes that pay a refund for each eligible can, offering a financial incentive to recycle properly.
Why Aluminium Can Recycling Is So Effective
Recycling aluminium saves up to 95% of the energy needed to produce it from raw materials. It also reduces greenhouse gas emissions, conserves natural bauxite reserves and keeps valuable materials out of landfill.
For homes and businesses, recycling cans is one of the simplest and most effective ways to support sustainability. Every can counts – and each one you recycle helps close the loop on packaging waste.
Waste management with sustainability in mind
At Resource Environmental Solutions, we can arrange the collection and disposal of all types of waste anywhere in Australia.
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