a tumbler for consumption of beverage and food is prepared by removing the metal top from a standard aluminum can and fitting a thin plastic sleeve over the exterior side walls thereof . said tumbler is reuseable , extremely strong and unbreakable , and has a glass - like feel . the can is easily replaced by slipping it out of the plastic sleeve and inserting a new can therein . the invention unexpectedly permits the reuse of empty , discarded aluminum cans but still allows recycling of the cans after being replaced in the plastic sleeve .