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Recyclable materials (reddthat.com)

submitted 2 years ago by Boomkop3@reddthat.com to c/zerowaste@slrpnk.net

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This may be a stupid idea, but to my knowledge metals is are some of the best materials when it comes to being easily recyclable.

Ignoring the cost and reusability, wouldn't recyclable disposable cups made of metal be a better deal than the largely incinerated plastic cups?

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[–] tehWrapper@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago

A can holds it shape cause it has the top and bottom. To make an aluminum cup would take a fair amount more aluminum and cost a fair bit more. It would prob be better, but no one is going to pay that much and toss them.