Aluminum is a commonly used material for things like drinking cans, grill pans and trays, or foils. While offering benefits such as being infinitely recyclable, there are still some things to consider when using aluminum food packaging or cookware in your daily life.

Aluminum can leach into food, especially when heated or in contact with acidic ingredients. To reduce this, most aluminum cookware, foil, containers, and beverage cans are coated with plastic, though chemicals from these linings can still migrate into food and drinks.