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Lightweight, Strong and Economical

Lightweight cans are heavyweights when it comes to cost savings. Over the past two decades, innovations in "lightweighting" technology have reduced the weight of cans. Today, 34 aluminum cans weigh only 1 pound, which translates to production savings across the supply chain, from material use to fuel costs.

Each generation of recycled cans is as strong as the last but carries a smaller cost to brand owners, retailers and consumers.

Cans are cheaper to ship.

The can’s light weight and cubic efficiency allows more product to be shipped using less fuel.

Cans save you money.

Due to the high value of scrap aluminum, cans self-finance their recycling.

Products packaged in cans don’t require refrigeration or freezing, saving energy costs throughout the supply chain—on shipping, warehousing and retailing.

The can’s long shelf life helps minimize food and beverage waste, as well as associated cash costs.

Thanks to their COST EFFECTIVENESS, cans are better for:

People

The average family of four throws away nearly $600 annually in food waste. Canned products give consumers an option that can help reduce those costs.

The Planet

Canned products don’t require the energy of refrigeration during storage.

Profits

Cans help minimize food and beverage waste by providing the longest shelf life of any package. That means more profit for producers and retailers, and more money in the pockets of consumers.