Sustainability
Hi-Cone launches RingCycles made with 50% recycled plastics
As part of its goal to eliminate 100% of current virgin plastic-based ring carriers from its product portfolio by the end of 2020, Hi-Cone is launching RingCycles – a multi-packaging solution that contains +50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.
Metal Recycles Forever logo ranks top for clarity with consumers
New consumer research released by The Can Makers revealed the effect that different packaging recycling symbols are having when it comes to communicating key sustainability messages to consumers.
Asia CanTech Exhibitor’s Floor Plan
We have finished putting together the Asia CanTech exhibitor’s floor plan for the tabletop exhibition
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Aluminium recycling hits record rates in 2017
The overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland in 2017 rose 2.3% from 2016 (72.8%), to reach an all-time record 74.5% in 2017.
Hotel confirmed for CanTech The Grand Tour
Bell Publishing has announced that the hotel is now confirmed for CanTech The Grand Tour next February. The chosen location is Novotel New Delhi Aerocity hotel in New Delhi, India.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Life Water introduces sparkling canned water
British beverage company Life Water has introduced a sparkling version of its natural spring water in a can.
Consumers unaware of recyclability of cans
A survey commissioned by The Can Makers has revealed that once the UK public are aware of the recyclability of aluminium drinks cans, they are far more likely to make different choices when it comes to their choices of drinks packaging.
Consumers can now recycle their beverage ring carriers
As part of a campaign to keep plastic ring carriers for multipack beverage cans out of general waste streams, Hi-Cone, in partnership with specialist recycling company TerraCycle, has launched a UK-wide initiative to facilitate their recycling.
Aerosol market sees slight decline in 1H 2019
Aerobal, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, has reported a drop in aerosol production in the first half of 2019 by about 1% to three billion cans.
Biodegradable can holders at Packaging Innovations
PACT2EARTH, a UK producer of compostable and biodegradable can holders is showcasing its products at Packaging Innovations, 11-12 September at Olympia London.
Croatian beer brand uses cans to highlight endangered species
Croatian beer brand, Ožujsko, part of the Molson Coors family, has partnered with Ball Corporation to launch a collection of limited-edition cans intended to raise awareness of endangered species found in and around Croatia.
WaveGrip and Orpheus establish return scheme for carriers
WaveGrip, a brand of Berry Global, is providing a packaging solution and carrier return scheme for Orpheus Brewing to help the brewery reduce waste and its annual packaging footprint by approximately 85%.
Ball launches aluminium cups
Ball Corporation has launched a pilot of infinitely recyclable aluminum cups in the US.
Skiwater extends product range in Ball’s Alumi-Tek bottle
Austrian brand Skiwater has continued its partnership with Ball Corporation, to present its extended organic product portfolio filled in Alumi-Tek bottles.