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re3 waste partnership launches foil recycling campaign
re3, the waste partnership covering Bracknell Forest, Reading and Wokingham Borough Councils, has joined forces with Alupro to roll-out a creative campaign encouraging residents to recycle their aluminium foil.
Amcor Capsules celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Stelvin screw cap range
As the inventor of screw caps, Stelvin has played a major role in this acceptance and widespread use – today one out of three bottles are closed with a screw cap, and the brand has expanded its presence to more than 40 countries.
Chameleon Organic Coffee introduces RTD cold-brew cans
Chameleon Organic Coffee, US purveyor of handcrafted bottled cold-brew coffee, has announced the expansion of its ready-to-drink category with the debut of its 8oz cold-brew cans.
AkzoNobel boosts capability of North American powder coatings sites
More than $30 million is being invested by AkzoNobel to install advanced technologies and increase total manufacturing capacity at its four powder coatings sites in North America.
Ball Aluminum Cup RVM installed at Copper Mountain resort
Ball Aluminum Cups, Copper Mountain Resort and the POWDR Adventure Lifestyle Corporation have announced the installation of a Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) to increase aluminium recycling in the mountain town.
New line of canned ice teas launched in US
US brand, Eat the Change, has announced its latest addition to the Just Ice Tea line of ready-to-drink iced teas in a can.
Hoffmann Neopac announces change in management
Hoffmann Neopac, global provider of high-quality packaging for pharma, beauty and FMCG, has announced that Mark Aegler, CEO of the Hoffmann Neopac Group, has decided to leave the company after 13 years.
AkzoNobel Latin America uses 100% renewable electricity
All of AkzoNobel’s manufacturing locations in Latin America are now operating on 100% renewable electricity, further boosting the company’s ambition to reduce carbon emissions across the full value chain by 50% by 2030.
North American aluminium demand down in 2023
As part of its monthly Aluminum Situation statistical report, the Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates showing a 3.9% contraction in year-over-year demand for the aluminium industry in North America in 2023.
Mixtons releases new RTD canned cocktails
The new ‘classic cocktails with a twist’ include Spicy Melons, Dragon Mojo, Guilty Passion and Forbidden Zest.
Giant recycling rainbow created for St Patrick’s Festival
A giant rainbow installation is due to be unveiled in Festival Quarter, Dublin, as part of the St Patrick’s Festival on 16 and 17 March 2024.
Roeslein appoints new CFO
Roeslein & Associates, global leader in industrial engineering, modular fabrication, and construction services, has announced the appointment of Eric Goettelmann as chief financial officer.
Irish DRS collects over five million containers since launch
The total of returned containers by Ireland’s newly launched Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is now 5.6 million since the scheme’s launch on 1 February.
APEAL welcomes new head of EU affairs
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has announced the appointment of Metka Cavka Luciani as its new head of EU Affairs, effective 11 March 2024.