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[–] atomicorange@lemmy.world 75 points 2 days ago (28 children)

Funnily, they no longer make either of these products. The glass jar division was sold decades ago, and the aerospace sector was purchased by BAE last year. Ball is still the largest manufacturer of aluminum cans, however. They also make plastic bottles.

[–] EtherWhack@lemmy.world 32 points 2 days ago (27 children)

I like their idea of aluminum cups, but the boxes they come in are unfortunately made from plastic coated paperboard. (Not sure why, with their whole selling point being more environmentally friendly.)

[–] alternategait@lemmy.world 22 points 2 days ago (23 children)

Also aluminum is super great at conducting heat! which means your drink will rapidly move toward whatever temperature it is.

Yeah I have some and they 100% require a koozie/beverage sleeve.

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