Sustainability
Exploring smart sustainable packaging
I’ve not long arrived back from Wantage, UK, having been part of a lucky group of journalists given an exclusive first opportunity to visit Eviosys’ new R&D centre.
Alupro showcases programme success with annual report
Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has launched a new report demonstrating the national impact of its pioneering educational initiatives.
Crown announces participation plans at COP28
Crown has announced it is participating in two key sessions on site at COP28, the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, which takes place in Dubai, UAE, from 30 November to 12 December.
Hydro opens new aluminium recycling plant
The USD $150 million Michigan plant will produce 120,000 metric tonnes of recycled aluminium annually.
APEAL applauds plenary vote for enhanced recyclability measures in PPWR
APEAL (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) has welcomed the European Parliament (EP) plenary vote in favour of stricter recyclability measures inside the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Permanent Materials Coalition welcomes European Parliament’s ambition on packaging recycling
The Permanent Material Alliance – comprising APEAL, European Aluminium, FEVE and Metal Packaging Europe – has said it welcomes the recyclability provisions adopted by the European Parliament’s plenary session on 22 November.
Chancellor misses opportunity to confirm carbon border policy, says UK Steel
UK Steel, the trade association for steel companies in the UK, has stated that the UK Chancellor has missed a major opportunity to confirm that the UK will implement a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in his Autumn Statement.
An evening to remember
The upcoming holiday season, for many, provides an occasion to dress up in your best, and that’s exactly what Sarah Hills and I did on Friday (17 November), for the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) Annual Dinner at Drapers Hall in London.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Eviosys wins best in metal award for EcoPeel
Eviosys has won the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association’s Best in Metal Award 2023 – for its Ecopeel innovation.
Business news, Can & end making, Product news, Sustainability
Alupro to discuss aluminium packaging sustainability at local authority conference
Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, is set to share his thoughts on optimising aluminium packaging recycling at the 2023 CLAIRE Wales Group Conference.
The missing link
A new report highlights that just a ten-percentage point increase in reusable beverage packaging by 2030 could eliminate over one trillion single-use plastic bottles and cups globally – but where is metal in this conversation?
Cumbria residents in UK encouraged to recycle their metal packaging
A new campaign promoting metal packaging recycling has been introduced by Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council in the UK.
That’s a wrap, Bangkok!
Asia CanTech has just closed its doors and the Bell Publishing team are delighted to say that this has been the biggest year in Bangkok, with record attendance, amazing feedback and most importantly, valuable business conducted!
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Product news, Sustainability
Roadmap for success
Adem Kulauzovic, director of automation at Domino Printing Sciences, discusses the steps brands can take as they embark on their journey to net zero