Aluminium Cans vs Steel Cans
Metal cans come in many types. Figuring out how to separate aluminium cans from other similar-looking containers like steel cans can be tricky.
Celebrating one year of the eco-friendly Christmas tree. This Christmas tree, uniquely named The TreeCycle of Joy , was constructed from more than 10,000 recycled aluminium cans and was previously showcased in front of Siam Discovery in the past year (2020).
Today, Aluminium Loop invites readers to explore the journey of this eco-friendly Christmas tree, questioning why aluminium cans were used, where those cans have traveled to next, and looking back at the Christmas trees from previous years displayed at Siam Discovery, a hub of creativity and environmental consciousness, to see what recyclable materials they were made from. Join us in finding answers in this article.
In Thailand, it might be difficult to use real Christmas trees for the festive season, so we often resort to artificial trees, usually made from plastic that’s almost impossible to recycle, eventually turning into waste that clutters our planet.
Wouldn’t it be better to opt for environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled, like aluminium cans which can be 100% recycled endlessly? They are also lightweight and have a surface that reflects light, allowing for a colorful play with decorative lights.
The TreeCycle of Joy was born from a collaboration between little big green, TBC, and Siam Discovery, recognizing the uniqueness of aluminium cans. Not only do they serve as drink containers, but they can also be creatively repurposed. The aluminium cans used to construct The TreeCycle of Joy were flawed, mostly imperceptible to the naked eye. Due to high standards in the quality beverage packaging industry, these cans are considered second-grade and are recycled to produce new cans. However, for this special Christmas season, these imperfect cans were transformed into a novel Christmas tree, which can still be recycled as usual after the event.
Seeing a Christmas tree made from aluminium cans is already fascinating. Let’s also take a look back at the recycled material Christmas trees from previous years at Siam Discovery.
Beyond bringing joy during the Christmas and New Year season, Siam Discovery also aims to raise awareness about resource efficiency in Thailand. That’s why they came up with the idea of creating an eco-friendly Christmas tree, using various recycled materials such as:
For 2021, the Christmas tree at Siam Discovery embraced the concept of Circular Living X’mas Tree inviting everyone to be part of an environmentally friendly and sustainable lifestyle. This year’s tree was crafted from used cloudy HDPE plastic bottles, such as milk and shampoo bottles, transformed into inventive creations and assembled into a Christmas tree. Importantly, these cloudy plastic bottles will be passed on to “YOUturn,” a comprehensive plastic management system for recycling into red bins for infectious waste disposal after the exhibition ends.
The festive season of Christmas and New Year, traditionally marked by decorations that eventually turn into a significant amount of waste, could gradually diminish if we pay more attention to the environment by choosing sustainable materials. This not only reduces waste but also adds value to the materials by maximizing their usage.
Finally, we have a video about the journey of The TreeCycle of Joy, the eco-friendly Christmas tree made from recycled aluminium cans, along with the recycling process to produce new cans for you to watch.
For more on The TreeCycle of Joy, read the full article at: https://littlebiggreen.co/blog/thetreecycleofjoy
Metal cans come in many types. Figuring out how to separate aluminium cans from other similar-looking containers like steel cans can be tricky.
Why is it so well-known and widely used today? Let’s learn about the origins and properties of this unique metal together.
For transparency in the sustainable use of aluminium materials, certification like ASI is necessary to build consumer trust.