Plastics

Plastics are perhaps the most versatile group of materials used in packaging. This is because they are basically chemicals which can be modified to satisfy a broad spectrum of packaging and other demands.

waste plastics

Aluminium can

Aluminium is an ideal metal material for recycling. It has high intrinsic worth, and hence scrap value. There is thus a considerable incentive to reclaim the metal from packaging waste. The economics of collection and recycling of aluminium for packaging applications are generally favorable.

Recycling packaging materials – Aluminium can

The fact that recycling does not degrade aluminium means that new aluminium can be made from 100%-recycled material. Aluminum is a sustainable metal and can be recycled over and over again. Aluminum can recycling provides many environmental, economic and community benefits to individuals, communities, organizations, companies and industries.

In 2003, 54 billion cans were recycled, saving the energy equivalent of 15 million barrels of crude oil – America’s entire gas consumption for one day.

Used aluminum beverage cans are the most recycled item in the U.S., but other types of aluminum, such as siding, gutters, car components, storm window frames, and lawn furniture can also be recycled.
Aluminum has a high market value and continues to provide an economic incentive to recycle. When aluminum cans are recycled curbside, they help pay for community services.