recycling
Aluminium aerosol can production up 5% in 2012
World production of aluminium aerosol cans almost reached the 7 billion mark a new record for the industry in 2012, according to new report. The total volume of 6.93 billion cans is a rise of 5% on 2011 and was driven by rises in Asia, North and South America as well as the Middle East […]
Aerosol recycling rates rise
The aerosol industry is claiming a new milestone in sustainability after new figures showed recycling rates were on the rise. According to a new survey, which polled 1000 adults, of the 70% of the British population who buy or use aerosols 73% are recycling the cans. The work was carried out by the British Aerosol […]
Young apprentices are UK champions
A team of young engineers from canmaking equipment manufacturer CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMB Engineering) have won first prize in the Manufacturing Team Challenge category at the national WorldSkills UK competition. The team were recognised for the design and production of a solar powered rubbish bin, capable of crushing cans and bottles. The winning engineers (pictured left […]
Food can’s footprint drops 30% in a decade
The environmental impact of the three-piece 425ml steel food can has fallen by almost a third since 2000, according to research. A study, by Empac and its supply chain partners released today (19 March), looked at the environmental impact of the iconic three-piece. It found the can’s carbon footprint has been reduced, on average, by […]
Cash for cans scheme given two-month lifeline
A scheme making drink producers refund cash for returned cans is to be propped up by a local government as a legal dispute threatens to derail it. Australia’s Northern Territory Government environment minister, Peter Chandler (pictured), said the authority would prop up the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) for two months with taxpayers’ money. The scheme […]
MetalMatters reaches two million households
MetalMatters, the metal packaging industry’s kerbside recycling improvement programme, has reached more than two million households in the UK.
Strong recycling performance for aluminium closures
Around 40% of aluminium closures are currently being recycled throughout Europe.
‘Compressed’ deodorant cans launched by Unilever
Unilever, the UK’s largest deodorant manufacturer, has halved the size of aerosol cans used for some of its leading brands.
Canvironment Week reaches climax
Can maker Hindustan Tin Works and the Indian Institute of Packaging marked the finale of Canvironment Week 2012 by celebrating the ‘Spirit of Sustainability’ at India Pack.
Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries 2013 Annual Convention and Exposition
Date: 9-13 April Location: Orange County Covention Centre, Orlando, Florida, USA Contact: [email protected] Web: www.isriconvention.org
Recycling campaign launched in London
A metal packaging industry-led programme designed to increase at-home recycling has been launched across south London.
Can makers reduce their carbon emissions
A study carried out on behalf of the European Metal Packaging Association (Empac) shows that its members reduced their carbon emissions by up to 21% between 2006 and 2008.
HTW organises creative design workshop for rag pickers
Leading Indian can maker Hindustan Tin Works (HTW) recently organised a creative design workshop for rag pickers at Bhopura as part of the annual environmental campaign Canvironment Week.
Bone Shaker ale available in cans
US based Moat Mountain Brewing Company has launched its Bone Shaker Brown Ale in 24oz cans produced by Rexam.