The United States Is Now Experiencing Aluminum Can Shortages
The United States is now experiencing aluminum can shortages due to increased demand and the current coronavirus pandemic.
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The deposit and return system was a good one. I remember here Grolsch and Newcastle Brown kept that up into the 90s.They need to put a deposit on aluminum cans like the used to have on the heavy glass bottles. I remember when hunting bottles was a source of money for kids. We would hunt up a bunch of bottles and then cash them in and go to the movies. We usually found enough for bus fare, and also each have a soda and some popcorn. During the summer that was something we did a lot of.
Bob I saw two things this week that you may find interesting. When I go to the areas that has a lot of metal fabricating, I pay attention to what is sitting in the yards.It could also be related to the problems we're having with China. China is the leading supplier of cheap aluminum. They've also driven most refineries in the States out of business. Once we cut off our reliance on China, and other foreign goods, the sooner we will be able to rebuild our nation.
I agree! When life throws a curve ball like this, life is asking us to think outside the box, and do something differently than before.It could also be related to the problems we're having with China. China is the leading supplier of cheap aluminum. They've also driven most refineries in the States out of business. Once we cut off our reliance on China, and other foreign goods, the sooner we will be able to rebuild our nation.