The 15% Problem

Every aerosol can
throws away product you paid for.

FullCan reclaims the 15% of usable product that traditional cans leave behind. Near-complete evacuation technology that saves manufacturers money and reduces waste at scale.

3.75B Cans filled in the US yearly
15% Average product left behind
$0 Value recovered today

See what you're losing — right now.

The average aerosol can retains 12–15% of product as unrecoverable waste. Enter your annual fill volume and see the dollar value sitting in your landfill.

Annual cans filled 5,000,000
100K 5M 15M 30M 50M
Product wasted annually
at 13% average residual loss
Recoverable value with FullCan
assuming $0.04 product value per oz
Lost ounces per year
Standard aerosol = ~12 oz fill weight
See how FullCan recovers this →

These numbers get your attention. A 30-minute call gets you the actual figure for your product lines.

Assumptions: 13% average residual loss (industry range: 12–15%); standard 12 oz aerosol fill; $0.04/oz average blended product value (consumer goods range: $0.02–$0.12/oz). Recoverable value assumes FullCan achieves 10% net improvement over baseline. Your actual figures depend on product type, fill weight, and formulation cost — which is exactly why we offer a free assessment call.

Billions of cans.
Billions wasted.

When propellant pressure drops, usable product stays trapped inside the can. Consumers throw it away. Manufacturers absorb the cost. The environment takes the hit. It's been this way since the 1940s.

Traditional alternatives like Bag-on-Valve add 15-25% to packaging costs. FullCan changes the equation entirely.

DISPENSED
15%

In a typical aerosol can, up to 15% of the product never reaches the consumer. That's money, materials, and chemistry sitting in a landfill.

98% DISPENSED WITH FULLCAN

FullCan targets 95-99% product evacuation from the same standard can.

Retrofit technology. Immediate results.

1

Assessment

We analyze your current can format, product chemistry, and filling line setup to identify integration points.

2

Integration

Our evacuation technology installs into your existing aerosol production line. No new cans, no new machinery.

3

Validation

We run controlled tests to measure evacuation rates and confirm performance against your product specifications.

4

Scale

Once validated, roll out across product lines. Track savings in real time with per-unit yield reporting.

Traditional Packaging vs. FullCan

Same aerosol can. Dramatically different economics.

Metric Traditional Aerosol FullCan Approach New
Product Evacuation Rate ~85% of contents dispensed 95-99% of contents dispensed
Wasted Product Per Can Up to 15% per unit 1-5% per unit
Requires New Can Design N/A No — works with standard cans
Filling Line Changes N/A Minimal — retrofit installation
Cost Premium vs. Standard Baseline Lower net cost after waste savings
Bag-on-Valve Comparison +15-25% packaging cost Fraction of BoV cost
Environmental Impact Residual product in landfill Reduced — less waste, fewer cans needed
Consumer Experience Product runs out early Full value — customers get what they paid for
Up to 15% yield improvement per can

At scale, that's millions in recovered product value annually for mid-size manufacturers.

Built to integrate. Proven to perform.

◆ Patent Pending 📘

Patented Technology

FullCan's aerosol reclamation process is patent-pending. Proprietary design delivering 95–99% product evacuation — not achievable with standard valve configurations.

No Equipment Changes Required

Works with your existing filling lines. FullCan integrates into your current aerosol production setup without new cans, new machinery, or supply chain disruption. This is the most common first question on every sales call — and the answer is always no.

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The 12–15% Industry Standard (Waste)

Independent studies consistently show the average aerosol can retains 12–15% of product as unusable residual waste when propellant pressure drops. That's not a rounding error — for a 50M-can operation it's millions of dollars sitting in landfills.

Compliance costs are rising.
Reclamation pays for itself.

EPA universal waste rules, state EPR packaging laws, and incoming EU mandates are turning aerosol waste into a real balance-sheet liability. Manufacturers who reclaim product avoid the worst of it.

$0.07–$0.09 Per-can disposal liability under EPA Universal Waste Rule
7 States Now enforce EPR packaging laws (CA, CO, ME, OR, MN, MD, WA)
Aug 2026 EU PPWR enforcement begins — non-compliant products banned
$25K–$152K Annual savings with FullCan reclamation technology
Without Reclamation
$90K–$558K/yr
Total compliance cost for mid-to-large manufacturers
  • Hazardous waste disposal fees per can
  • State EPR producer responsibility fees
  • EU PPWR recycled-content penalties
  • Growing audit and reporting overhead
With FullCan
$25K–$152K saved
Annual savings from reclamation + compliance offsets
  • Near-empty cans exit the hazardous waste stream
  • Lower EPR fees with reduced material waste
  • Recycled-content targets easier to hit
  • Audit-ready evacuation data built in

Compliance deadlines are approaching. Talk to us.

More states are introducing EPR legislation. The EU PPWR goes live in months. Acting now costs less than reacting later.
The FullCan Advantage

Better evacuation. Lower cost. Zero compromise.

Near-Complete Evacuation

Our technology maximizes product dispensing from standard aerosol cans, targeting 95-99% evacuation without expensive packaging overhauls.

Works With Existing Lines

Designed to integrate with current aerosol manufacturing infrastructure. No new cans, no new filling lines, no supply chain disruption.

Sustainability at Scale

Less wasted product means fewer cans manufactured, less hazardous waste in landfills, and a measurably smaller environmental footprint.

A market that's been waiting

$80B+ Global aerosol market
40% Of retail hazardous waste is aerosol cans
1941 Year the modern spray can was invented

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The last 15% isn't waste.
It's opportunity.

FullCan is building the technology to make every aerosol can deliver everything inside it. For manufacturers who want higher yield, for consumers who deserve what they paid for, and for a planet that can't afford the waste.

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