Why Steel?

Thanks to their inherent strength and magnetic qualities, products like Steel Chill-Cups™ are much easier for Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) to sort, resulting in the highest recycling rate of all food containers.

Steel By The Numbers

(2022 Can Manufacturers Institute)

  • Steel makes food cans the #1 most recycled food package in the U.S. That's why we introduced the steel disposable party cup, which allows you to chill guilt-free at your next party. Let's make Steel Chill-Cups the most recycled disposable cup.
  • 100% of the Steel Chill-Cup™ is recyclable
  • Steel is infinitely recyclable. As a result, 75% of all steel ever produced is still in use today
  • Recycling 1 ton of steel cans conserves 2,500 lbs. of iron ore, 1,400 lbs. of coal and 120 lbs. of lime stone
  • New steel produced with recycled cans reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 75%

When It Comes to Recycling Rates, Steel is the Clear Winner.

Steel Cans:

58% 2022 Can Manufacturers Institute

Aluminum
Beverage Cans:

46.1% 2019 CMI/AA 2020 KPI report

PET
(Polyethylene Terephthalate)
Beverage Bottles:

Beverage
Glass:

26.6% 2017 EPI

Cartons:

18% 2019 Carton Council

Flexibles:

2% Waste-Away Group, Ltd.

Why Should You Choose
Steel Chill-Cups™?

Strength

It's Infinitely
Recyclable

According to the EPA, steel cans have the highest recycling rate of 58% and can be infinitely recycled which is why 75% of all steel ever produced is still in use today.

Magnetic Properties

It's 100%
Recyclable

Unlike plastics or any other material, steel is easily sorted from recycling streams — meaning if you put it in your recycling bin you can feel confident it will get recycled..

Sustainable

#1 Ranking with the
Highest Recycling Rate

of all food packaging in the U.S.