The can is over 200 years old... Invented in 1810. That`s 6 years before the first camera, 30 years before the postage stamp, 79 years before the light bulb, 103 years before the bra and 128 years before the ballpoint pen. It was great technology 200 years ago, but times have changed. Independent lifestyle analysis studies have proven that TetraPak cartons have 80% lower global warming potential Vs cans.