The same property means it has many other applications, including grease-resistant food packaging such as pizza boxes, stain-resistant fabrics and shampoos and conditioners.

We get aluminium from cooking utensils and food packaging, including aluminium foil.

With operations across the globe, the company makes and distributes food packaging, plastic containers and speciality products such as litter and recycling bins.

Within weeks, residents complained of increased litter in the area and dog waste bins crammed with takeaway food packaging.