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Get ready to make some noise and crush those cans because it's National Crush A Can Day on September 27! This unique holiday was created to promote recycling and raise awareness about the importance of reducing waste. Did you know that aluminum cans can be recycled indefinitely without losing their quality? That means every time you crush a can, you're helping to save energy and protect the environment. So gather up your friends or family and have some fun while making a positive impact on the planet. Let's all do our part in celebrating this day by crushing cans with enthusiasm and spreading the message of sustainability.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1825</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Canned Foods</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first commercial canned foods are introduced, sparking the beginning of canned goods and leading the way for future canned beverages.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1959</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Aluminum Cans for Drinks</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first beer can made from aluminum was produced by Coors, leading to the widespread use of aluminum cans for beverages.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Aluminum Recycling Starts</div><div class='timeline-text'>The aluminum industry establishes a company to recycle used aluminum, including beverage cans, marking a significant step towards sustainability.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Public Awareness Campaigns</div><div class='timeline-text'>During this decade, national campaigns promoting recycling of aluminum cans gain traction, raising public awareness about the importance of can recycling.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Crush a Can Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>This annual national day is first celebrated in the US, encouraging individuals to crush cans as an act of recycling awareness.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a can crushing competition</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family and see who can crush the most cans in a set amount of time. The winner gets bragging rights and a prize!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a DIY can crusher</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and make your own can crusher using materials from around the house. Not only will it be a fun project, but you'll also be able to crush cans in a unique way!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a "crush a can" themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a party where everyone brings a can to crush in their own unique way. Get creative with decorations and games centered around crushing cans!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate crushed cans to a recycling center</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>In the spirit of National Crush a Can Day, gather up all your crushed cans and donate them to a local recycling center. Not only will you be celebrating, but you'll also be doing something good for the environment.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create can art</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and use crushed cans to make artwork or sculptures. This is a great way to celebrate while also showcasing your artistic skills!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It helps the environment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By crushing cans and recycling them, you are contributing to the effort of reducing waste and preserving our planet. National Crush a Can Day serves as a reminder to take care of our environment in small but impactful ways.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages community involvement</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Crush a Can Day is a great opportunity to get involved with local clean-up efforts or organize your own recycling event. It can also bring people together over a common goal of promoting sustainability and being responsible citizens.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness for recycling habits</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By celebrating National Crush a Can Day, we are bringing attention to the importance of recycling and encouraging others to make it a habit. This can lead to long-term positive impacts on the environment and help create a more sustainable future for generations to come.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>About 105,784 Aluminum Cans Are Recycled Every Minute in the U.S. Alone</h3><p class='facts-content'>The United States recycles a staggering number of aluminium cans every minute, making it one of the most recycled items in the country.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>95% of Energy is Saved by Recycling Aluminum Cans</h3><p class='facts-content'>Energy-wise, it is significantly more efficient to recycle aluminum cans than to manufacture new ones from scratch.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Recycling One Aluminum Can Saves Enough Energy to Listen to a Full Album on an iPod</h3><p class='facts-content'>To underscore the energy-saving benefits of recycling, the EPA equates the energy saved from recycling a single aluminum can to creating enough power to listen to an entire music album.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>A Used Aluminum Can is Recycled and Back on the Grocery Shelf as a New Can in as Few as 60 Days</h3><p class='facts-content'>Aluminum cans have a quick turnaround time when they are recycled, oftentimes returning to store shelves as new cans in only two months' time.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Almost 75% of All Aluminum ever Produced is Still in Use Today</h3><p class='facts-content'>Due to the high rate of aluminum recycling, the majority of aluminum ever produced remains in use today in some form or another, testifying to the sustainability and durability of this material.</p></div></div>
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