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MEMBER & GUEST INTERACTION SECTION => DARK SIDE OF THE MOON => Topic started by: Ben Framed on October 17, 2022, 06:19:21 pm

Title: A little more for the Science Minded
Post by: Ben Framed on October 17, 2022, 06:19:21 pm

Plastic liner inside aluminum drink cans?

https://youtube.com/shorts/xIVONw9Pr4w?feature=share

Title: Re: A little more for the Science Minded
Post by: Michael Bush on October 18, 2022, 07:31:33 am

The plastic keeps you from getting so much soluble aluminum which is associated with Alzheimer's.  It also gives the can a little more strength.

Title: Re: A little more for the Science Minded
Post by: The15thMember on October 18, 2022, 01:23:12 pm

Fascinating!  Who knew!  I wonder if the plastic interferes with the recyclability of the can. 

Title: Re: A little more for the Science Minded
Post by: Ben Framed on October 26, 2022, 12:44:06 am

Quote from: The15thMember on October 18, 2022, 01:23:12 pm

Fascinating!  Who knew!  I wonder if the plastic interferes with the recyclability of the can. 

Good question! I am going to make a guess.  Maybe slightly? I am guessing when the aluminum is melted the minute amount of plastic is burned away and what little is left will become impurities which will be filtered in the recycling process.. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Adding: Until this video, I never knew there was a plastic lining in drink cans.

Phillip