Abstract:
Composite containers sometimes are also
called fibre cans or paper cans. They are considered
as one-way packages that are used for filling
materials having a shelf life of up to one year
maximum. Their main raw material is paper or
cardboard (mostly recycled paper). In other
words: only few irretrievable resources will be
used. This results in a price advantage of 10 to
20% compared with tinplate cans or similar
packaging materials. The disposal of these containers
after use does not present any problem
either, since they can be burnt in incineration
plants or handled by baling presses and stored
in refuse pits or dumps for biological decomposition.
