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Ouch. Even the classic aluminum coke/beer can? Or tuna/sardine can etc? Always just assumed that was the only practical recyclable container. Apparently eve

Ouch. Even the classic aluminum coke/beer can? Or tuna/sardine can etc? Always just assumed that was the only practical recyclable container. Apparently even those have plastic? Wow.

hammock 7y ago
Yes they are all lined with BPA or equivalent, to protect the can from corrosion.
chrisjc 7y ago
Perhaps this video will answer your question. I was also shocked to learn this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQHFQoFoxvQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQHFQoFoxvQ
BostonEnginerd 7y ago
They use a thin plastic liner to prevent reaction with the Aluminum. These will burn off when the Al is melted for recycling. Great video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQHFQoFoxvQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQHFQoFoxvQ
limomium 7y ago
The funny thing is, aluminum is even more toxic than plastic is, so they fix one mistake with another :)