Exploring Aerosol

Posted on Nov 26 2008

[B]It’s All Metal[/B]

Concerned about how to dispose of aerosol cans? Well, over 90 percent are made of steel and the rest are aluminum, which are both highly recyclable metals. If the can is empty, you can recycle it with the rest of your metals.
[B] Danger Ahead[/B]

When prepping an aerosol can for recycling, DO NOT puncture a hole in the can and rinse out remaining product. These cans are pressurized and could explode if punctured. Partially filled cans should be taken to a household hazardous waste event or location.
[B] Aero-so-long[/B]

Aerosols no longer contain ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), but they still have volatile organic compounds (VOCs), nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide. These can all have a significant environmental footprint. Check for aerosol alternatives (such as spray pumps) for products like deodorant, paint and pesticides.
[I] Source: www.earth911.org[/I]

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