SUSTAINABILITY
Why Aluminum Cans Lead the Way
When you choose Can-One USA, you’re choosing packaging that’s not just practical and beautiful — it’s environmentally thoughtful. Together, we CAN make a cleaner, greener future, one perfectly recyclable can at a time.
OUR ROLE
At Can-One USA, we’re committed to playing our part in this eco-positive cycle. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do today and in the future.
- Locally made with purpose: Our Nashua-made cans help reduce transportation emissions and keep the supply chain short.
- Recycled materials: We use at least 70% recycled aluminum, contributing to sustained demand for recycled content.
- Educate & advocate: We support recycling initiatives and bottle bill programs to encourage proper can recovery.
- Continuous improvement: With full traceability, energy-efficient processes, and defect control, we uphold strict standards for eco-responsibility.
WHY IT MATTERS
Aluminum has the ability to be reused endlessly without losing quality, making it a top green choice. When it comes to eco-friendly materials, aluminum outshines the rest.
- Can-to-Can in ~60 days: Recycled cans can return to store shelves as new cans in as little as 60 days
- Infinitely recyclable: Aluminum retains full quality no matter how many times it’s recycled
- Energy-saving powerhouse: Recycling aluminum uses just 5% of the energy needed for raw aluminum, slashing greenhouse gas emissions
- Heavy in recycled content:S.-made cans incorporates 71% recycled content, compared to just 23% in glass bottles and 3–10% in plastic
- Industry-leading rates: Nearly 50% of U.S. beverage cans are recycled—a rate far above any other container type
Sustainability That Starts in Nashua
By producing every right here can in Nashua, NH, we drastically reduce the transportation footprint compared to offshore or cross-country suppliers.
How local sourcing makes a big impact:
- Fewer Miles, Fewer Emissions: Shorter shipping routes mean significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions
- Cost-Effective Sustainability: Customers benefit from reduced freight costs — saving money while supporting a greener supply chain
- Stronger Regional Economies: Local production strengthens nearby communities while ensuring faster, more reliable delivery
- Sourcing cans locally with Can-One USA is a win-win — for your budget, your timeline, and the environment.