Sherwin-Williams Publishes WhitePaper on How Can Coatings Unlock the Future of Sustainable Packaging

Among the diverse range of packaging types available, the metal can has stood the test of time, remaining an efficient and sustainable choice favored by the market. Metal packaging is an essential part of the global supply chain.

Aluminum cans can be recycled indefinitely, making them an optimal packaging solution. Over 70 percent of all aluminum cans are recycled globally, making them one of the most recycled packaging types on the planet. It is estimated that an average of 113,200 aluminum cans are recycled every minute.

The sustainability benefits of the metal can would not be possible without the use of specialized can coating technologies.

Metal cans are coated with a thin layer that protects the integrity of the cans, enabling them to hold the food or beverage. Without coatings, cans are susceptible to packed product spoilage and/or metal corrosion. Can coatings are generally formulated to ensure compatibility with hundreds of different product requirements and do not impact the ability of the can to be recycled. According to a research conducted by the Can Manufacturers Institute, one of the main reasons for food waste is the inadequate preservation and storage of food. So canned goods provide safe, quality, and nutritious food with a multiyear shelf life.

Downloard the Sherwin-Williams whitepaper here and see how SW has contributed for more than a decade to the development of new can technologies that deliver the high performance of traditional epoxies but do not contain Bisphenol A (BPA).