it always seems like such a shame to throw out altoid tin cans once all the altoids have been eaten. The box is sturdy and comes in a variety of different shapes and sizes depending on the type that you purchase. The good news is that there are a large variety of ways that these tins can be reused and upcycled. Since they are fairly sturdy (at least compared to most packaging these days), they make for great containers to hold a variety of stuff that you can then stick in your pocket or keep in a convenient place until needed. So before you toss your next tin into the trash, consider some of these alternative uses instead.