aluminium
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Why
- Aluminium packaging belongs in the Gelbe Tonne or Gelber Sack via the Duale System (dual system).
- The metal can be melted down and recycled without any loss of quality.
- The tray must be scraped clean but doesn’t need to be rinsed with water.
Before you throw it away
- Scrape out food residue.
- Remove lids made of other materials like paper or plastic and dispose of them separately.
What you can make from it
seed tray for herbs
- Use a nail to punch small drainage holes in the bottom.
- Fill with some seed compost and sow cress or herb seeds.
- Keep the soil moist and place the tray in a bright spot.
sorting tray for the workshop
- Wipe the tray clean and dry it.
- Use it in drawers to store screws, nails or small items in an organised way.