Sustainability
Every Can Counts reveals National Recycling Award winners
Crewe Clean Team, Bodega 51 bar and Haileybury School have all been recognised for their sustainability efforts and their ongoing commitment to recycling.
US and EU aluminium associations highlight need for global arrangement
The Aluminum Association and European Aluminum sent a joint letter to the US trade representative and EU executive vice president and trade commissioner, ahead of continued discussions on the Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminium.
Banning the bin
Environmental solutions group, A Plastic Planet, is calling for a ban on household bins in the UK by 2030. Sian Sutherland, the group’s co-founder, says improvements to recycling collection rates cover up continued failure to actually recycle the waste collected.
Crown joins Asia CanTech 2023 lineup
We are pleased to announce that Adrine Thiban Arokiamsamy, Regulatory Affairs Analyst at Crown Holdings, will be joining the speaker lineup at Asia CanTech’s 2023 edition in Bangkok, Thailand.
Sun Chemical receives silver sustainability rating from EcoVadis
The silver rating places Sun Chemical in the top 25% of rated companies within its business sector.
In the market for hydration options
As I reflect on a recent trip to Lanzarote, I’ve realised that there is so much untapped potential for water in metal packaging around the world (pun intended), particularly in tourist hotspots.
AMP releases new Green Bond Report
Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) has published its second Green Bond Report, providing an update on the allocation of the use of net proceeds from its Green Bond issued June 2022 for $600 million.
Packaging key to the fight against food waste, says MPE
MPE has urged policymakers and stakeholders to recognise the essential role of packaging in the fight against food waste.
Apeal welcomes revision of Waste Framework Directive
Apeal has welcomed the proposal for a targeted revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive, which is part of a wider Biodiversity and Food Package published on 5 July 2023 by the European Commission.
Novelis to trial use of hydrogen in recycling furnaces
The company’s Latchford (UK) plant has been awarded £4.6 million to establish hydrogen burning trials.
Festival fever
June has been a big month for music fans across Europe, with festivals aplenty happening all over. In recent years, beverage cans have become a staple for events like these.
Eviosys launches Ecopeel can and lid
The Ecopeel combines Eviosys’ 200 years of expertise with cutting edge technology to produce a processable food can with a sleek peelable foil directly sealed on the can body.
Amcor and Aludium collaborate on low-carbon aluminium product
The aluminium product, for use in screw caps, results in a 50% reduction in carbon footprint compared to the average carbon footprint for primary aluminium sold in Europe.
Latest data shows uplift in UK aluminium packaging recycling
According to recent data published by the Environment Agency, aluminium packaging recycling volumes in the UK continue to increase – showing an impressive uplift compared to 2022 figures.