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Aluminium cans are non bio degradable. However they can be recycled.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes. Making a can out of recycled aluminum uses only 5% of the energy needed to make a can from bauxite, the aluminum ore.
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∙ 10y agoNo, the definition of Bio-degradable is that Biology breaks down solid, Think Compost.
While Aluminium will break down over time, it is a long, long time and not Biological action.
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∙ 7y agoNo. Only organic (living) things can be composted. Aluminum is a metal, and has never been a live thing.
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Can aluminum cans change from biomass to compost?
No, aluminum cans do not change from biomass to compost. Compost is dark-colored, fresh-smelling, nutrient-rich organic material. Aluminum is inorganic even though the element can rust and smash into such small pieces that it over a very long time supplements the elements (of which it is not one of the essentials) and minerals in soil.
What can be made from recycled aluminum cans?
More aluminum cans!!!
Is an aluminum can a compound?
No aluminum cans are not compounds. Aluminum cans are made of aluminum which is an element and is very metallic.
Is an Aluminum a compound?
No aluminum cans are not compounds. Aluminum cans are made of aluminum which is an element and is very metallic.
Where can you collect aluminum cans?
anywhere where you could throw away aluminum cans
Why are cans made of iron can be separated easily from aluminum cans?
The cans containing iron are magnetic, the aluminum ones aren't.
What is the current price of aluminum cans in sc?
Price of aluminum cans in Conway, SC, 29527
Do aluminum cans and iron cans are solution or mixture?
are aluminum cans and iron cans a mixture or a solution
What is the price per pound for aluminum cans in Delaware?
what is the price per pound for aluminum cans in Delaware
Is a aluminum Can a pure substance?
Aluminum cans are made from pure aluminum.
What are WWE garbage cans made out of?
aluminum aluminum
How magnets are used to sort steel and aluminum cans?
the aluminum cans don't attract and and steel attracts because its is made of iron and aluminum is not.
