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[nervousvarun]

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.

[BostonEnginerd → nervousvarun]

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

[chrisjc → nervousvarun]

Perhaps this video will answer your question. I was also shocked to learn this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQHFQoFoxvQ

[hammock → nervousvarun]

Yes they are all lined with BPA or equivalent, to protect the can from corrosion.

[limomium → nervousvarun]

The funny thing is, aluminum is even more toxic than plastic is, so they fix one mistake with another :)