Reusing metal cans

One of the big advantages of metal cans is the great possibilities of reusing that they can have with the consecuent ecological benefits. Reusing is part of the ecological strategy called 3R that refers to REUSE, REDUCE AND RECYCLE and it is a philosophy of waste management options in order of their environmental impact.

Although in the European Union Waste Framework Directive 2008 the waste hierarchy has five steps: prevention, preparing for re-use, recycling, other recovery and disposal. Here we would like to show you some of the domestic options that metal containers may have to be part of this important environmental strategy.