What are recycled beverage containers used for?
• When aluminum cans are recycled, they become new aluminum cans and other products. It takes about 95% less energy to recycle aluminum cans then it does to mine aluminum and make new cans. • Plastic containers are recycled into products such as new plastic containers, fleece clothing and high-grade carpet. • Recycled bi-metal cans are made into car parts, metal bars and chicken wire. • Multi-material containers such as juice boxes and gable top containers must go through a process called hydrapulping. This process separates the different components of the containers. Some products made from these containers include cardboard, napkins, and plastic wood.
