sustainability
Tin producers to report on code of conduct standards
ITRI and member companies have developed a new industry code of conduct specifically designed for global tin mining and smelting operations and addressing the growing expectations of tin users and consumers.
ADF accepts Innovation Awards entries
The Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) is accepting entries from brands and suppliers for its Innovation Awards.
Ball collaborates with Croatian craft brewer Garden Brewery
Ball has collaborated with Croatian craft brewer Garden Brewery to produce packaging for its craft beer range.
Value of steel for packaging confirmed by environmental consultants
The value of steel for packaging, a permanent material in a circular economy has been highlighted by leading environmental consultants.
AkzoNobel to be carbon neutral and use 100% renewable energy by 2050
AkzoNobel has committed to accelerating its sustainability agenda by announcing a new ambition to use 100% renewable energy and become carbon neutral by 2050.
AkzoNobel rejects second unsolicited proposal from PPG Industries
AkzoNobel has announced that it has rejected a second unsolicited, non-binding and conditional proposal of 20 March from PPG Industries for all of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the capital of AkzoNobel.
Ball collaborates with Skiwater to unveil its Alumni-tek bottle
Ball has collaborated with Austrian based Skiwater Beverages to produce its latest innovation, the Alumni-tek bottle.
Ardagh Group launches metal beverage sample store
Ardagh Group has announced the launch of its new, metal beverage sample store.
Crown celebrates 125 years of innovation
In 1892, William Painter changed the trajectory of the beverage industry with the invention of the bottle cap. Throughout 2017, the company that Painter founded, will be celebrating its 125th anniversary by highlighting its long-standing commitment to innovation, quality and sustainability.
ITRI shortlisted for Edie Sustainability Leaders Awards 2017
ITRI has been shortlisted for an Edie Sustainability Leaders Award 2017, with the opportunity to be awarded the sustainable supply chains category.
Day two at ADF
Last week I reported on the first day of the ADF Forum show. Here is my round-up of day two: On day two of the show, communications manager Ellen Wauters provided an overview on the European Metal Packaging Industry in Europe (Empac). Wauters explained the latest on Empac’s work on marketing metal as a permanent material and ‘The Forever Story’.
A true all-rounder
The dynamics of the can making industry have changed significantly over the past few months with the recent Ball acquisition of Rexam. In an industry exclusive, Evert van de Weg speaks with the recipients of Ball’s divested part of its business, Ardagh Group.
Glud & Marstrand joins Empac
European Metal Packaging (Empac) has announced that Glud & Marstrand has joined the association as a corporate member.
Crown scores leadership level ranking
Crown has achieved an ‘A-‘ ranking (on a scale from A-F) for the climate change strategy outlined in its first annual CDP submission.