Aluminium drinks bottles promise greener alternative to glass
Manufacturer claims metal bottles would be lighter and easier to recycle
The world's largest manufacturer of drinks cans, Rexam Beverage Can, has developed an aluminium bottle it claims will boast a significantly smaller carbon footprint than traditional glass bottles. ...
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