Sustainability
Checking in from Paris
At the time of writing this, we’re halfway through the busy first day of Paris Packaging Week at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, and ADF is abuzz with activity.
Alupro to present at European aerosols conference
Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, will share his thoughts on achieving higher aerosol recycling rates at the 2023 Aerobal General Assembly meeting (24 January), taking place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Improving Poland’s recycling rates
Retailer Carrefour Poland and the EKO-Punkt Packaging Recovery Organisation are partnering to trial a deposit refund system for plastic bottles and aluminium beverage cans, in an effort to increase the amount of waste recycled and to support the household budget of Poles in times of high inflation.
AMP welcomes first CDP rating
Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) has been awarded a leadership CDP rating of A- for water management and a B rating for climate change.
Emirates Global Aluminium announces Aluminium Recycling Coalition
Emirates Global Aluminium and leading beverage producers, can makers and waste management companies, have announced the launch of the Aluminium Recycling Coalition, which aims to drive a step-change in aluminium recycling in the UAE.
Little by little
This week, the English government has finally confirmed a ban on single-use plastic cutlery items, following similar bans in Scotland and Wales, and supermarket Waitrose has announced a move away from glass to canned wines. But are these moves still too little too late?
Tackling the energy crunch
Vladislav Vorotnikov studies the impact of the skyrocketing energy prices on the metal packaging industry in Europe
thyssenkrupp Rasselstein reinforces multichannel communication
German tinplate manufacturer thyssenkrupp Rasselstein is launching the “Initiative Lebensmitteldose“ (ILD) information portal, the Food Can Initiative, which aims to address retailers and food manufacturers about the sustainability benefits of tinplate.
Cricket legend promotes O’cean Energy sports drink and recycling in Ball India cans
Ball Corporation’s team in India has been working closely with long-term partner O’cean Beverages to launch its O’cean Energy Drink Sustainability Edition, with the help of former India cricket captain and prolific batsman Virat Kohli.
Ten million tonnes of steel needed to power future Britain
The UK will need more than 10 million tonnes of steel over the coming years to become more energy self-sufficient, according to new figures.
Ball partners with Woodland Group to reduce carbon emissions
Ball Beverage Packaging EMEA has reduced its inbound supply chain carbon emissions by 82% following a partnership with global supply chain company Woodland Group.
Henkel reviews sustainable packaging at its Sustainability Days 2022
Henkel, solution provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, hosted its third Sustainability Days virtual conference from 30 November to 1 December, discussing the industry’s response to urgent sustainability needs.
Christmas recycling competition launched for school children
City of York Council in the UK, which is now able to collect aluminium foil at the kerbside, has partnered with Alupro to launch a festive-themed competition for primary school pupils.
Aldi joins Podback scheme
Aldi is set to become the first supermarket member of the Podback recycling scheme, helping customers in the UK to recycle their used coffee, tea and hot chocolate pods.