Every year, French people open 4.7 billion cans, but only half of them are recycled. These aluminum cans are recyclable at 100% and infinitely. Despite this, many cans end up in the wrong bins. A recent report highlights the issue and suggests better sorting practices.

In France, only half of the consumed cans are recycled, while the other half is discarded. However, aluminum can be recycled indefinitely without losing quality. A factory in Meurthe-et-Moselle, France, demonstrates this process. After being sorted, aluminum is melted down and reused to make new cans. "We produce about 6 million cans daily, with 65 to 70% of the material already being recycled in the manufacturing process," explains Julie Dourville, director of Crown Bevcan in Custines.

To encourage better sorting, professionals have introduced portable recycling bins. Over 27,000 of these bins have been distributed to businesses and public events. "The goal is not just to place these attractive bins but also to manage the collection behind the scenes," says Lucien Debever, general delegate of La Boîte Boisson. The objective is to achieve a recycling rate of 90% by 2030.

France has a long way to go compared to Germany, where 98% of cans are recycled thanks to a deposit system. While France struggles with proper sorting and recycling rates, initiatives like portable recycling bins aim to improve this situation and reduce waste.

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