The inside of the can is lined by spray coating an epoxy lacquer or polymer to protect the aluminum from being corroded by acidic contents such as carbonated beverages and imparting a metallic taste to the beverage.
Ya good point, plasmadistortion. Recyclable aluminum cans are worse than plastic bottles. So glad you came here to share your wisdom with all of us. What other gems do you have?
Well, it’s better than plastic bottles. If you’re at a concert or event, then it’s probably the sensible choice.
I’m not a huge festival goer but last time I was at one there were faucets from where you could just refill your bottles - for free.
Outdoor festivals are likely treated a little differently than indoor ones.
I’ve been to several concerts that pour all drinks into a plastic solo cup.
It is not better than plastic bottles. A plastic bottle lets you re-close the container.
I assume they meant environmentally better. Much easier to recycle metal than plastic.
Cans have a plastic liner in them.
The inside of the can is lined by spray coating an epoxy lacquer or polymer to protect the aluminum from being corroded by acidic contents such as carbonated beverages and imparting a metallic taste to the beverage.
Thank you ChatGPT!
What people can’t quote articles now?
Ya good point, plasmadistortion. Recyclable aluminum cans are worse than plastic bottles. So glad you came here to share your wisdom with all of us. What other gems do you have?
It depends on your underlying goal.
Less waste? Great!
Not consuming microplastics and PFAS? Cans might as well be the same thing
Lemmy has become a toxic place thanks to people like you. I made a simple comment and instead you felt the need to be a jerk.
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Lemmy is a toxic place since people talk about it stuff they know nothing about and than get removed when someone points it out.