Aluminum beverage cans are top of mind as far as recyclable items go, and in the swell of the summer, we go through a lot of them. At the center of tailgates with friends, backyard barbecues with family and low key afternoon hangs, empty beverage cans multiply almost as fast as cases get off the truck. In some circles, “Where’s your recycling?” is a common phrase heard, and it does show; the recycling rate for aluminum beer and soda cans holds a bit higher than items such as plastic bottles and jars.

Glass is another widely recyclable beverage packaging material for beer and soda products. Unlike can pull-tabs, glass bottles open by pulling off a bottle cap, typically colorfully decorated with the logo of the brand of beverage. We’ll play games with them, mindlessly pocket them, and some people even collect them.