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Tin can makes a comeback: very much an offside trap for consumers
Just in time for the World Cup kickoff, it’s there on the supermarket shelves: the tin can. It’s a pity because ecologically speaking, the tin can continues to be a poor choice compared to reusable beverage packaging. Consumers should therefore avoid these tin cans: “Whether it’s soft drinks, cola or beer, reusable glass and PET bottles are the best choice - all the more so if provided by a regional supplier, since delivery routes are short”, said Jochen Flasbarth, President of the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). Beverage cartons and pouches are also environmentally friendly. read more
