The sides of today`s beverage cans are as thin as a human hair! Thanks to ongoing research and development, it is now possible to manufacture cans with far less material then 30 years ago.
Reusing recycled metals can save as much as 95% of the energy needed to make cans from virgin ores.
The can is the most recycled drinks pack in the world.
Beverage cans are absolutely light-proof, protecting the quality of light-sensitive beverages.
Beverage cans are 100 % recyclable! Every can that is collected could be recycled infinitely, with no loss of quality.
Each beverage can is made of at least 50% recycled material
Light and convenient, beverage cans are great for refreshment on the go.
Beverage cans are unbreakable and are ideal for large events.
Beverage cans are abosolutely airtight. They keep oxygen out and fizz in, allowing beverages to stay fresh.
Because it’s such a lightweight, a truck carrying cans is able to transport twice as much liquids as a truck loaded with bottles.
Within 6 weeks beverage cans could be recycled and returned full on the shop’s counters.
Recycling cans subtantially reduces energy as well as the carbon footprint of the next can. It also safes a lot of primary resources.
Beverage cans chill quickly and feel extrafresh to the touch.
It's all about the beverage can!
What do you do with a can when it's empty and what happens afterwards with it? Do you think its story is over then? We tell you that's by far not all! Have a look on this website to find out!
We, the Association of European producers of beverage cans for Central and Eastern Europe provide you with lots of exciting facts and answers you might never expected!
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Let's rock and roll on Rock for People or Bažant Pohoda festival! Show us how you recycle beverage cans. Upload your recycling pictures on Instagram with hashtag #canstarter.
Join the CANstarter. Support recycling, vote for the best moving object made out of cans and win the tickets for Bažant Pohoda and Rock for People festivals.