Sustainability
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.
Tubex launches lightweighted aerosol can
German aerosol can manufacturer Tubex has launched its new light weight aerosol aluminium can “Designed for Sustainability and Recycling”.
Crown Accents add colour to craft beer cans
Italian craft brewer Baladin is looking to engage millennials with a craft beer in cans, branded POP (short for popular beer).
MetPac-SA’s AGM focuses on plans for the future
MetPac-SA recently hosted its second AGM, attended by members of the Association, representatives of the packaging industry, researchers, and other interested parties.
Hydro launches greener brands
Hydro has launched two greener brands to make it easier for its customers to promote aluminium products that are made from recycled post-consumer scrap or primary metal from hydro-powered smelters.
Coopers to can its Sparkling Ale
Coopers Brewery is packaging its Sparkling Ale in cans for the first time in its 157-year history, following demand for cans sparked by the growing craft beer sector.
Yugen launches kombucha in cans
Belgian start-up Yugen has teamed up with Ball Corporation, to launch a kombucha in printed cans on the European market.
Rowdy Mermaid moves its kombucha range to cans
Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha has revealed new aluminium can designs for its botanically-infused, function-forward kombucha.
CMI appoints new vice president of sustainability
Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has appointed Scott Breen, a strong sustainability communicator, to lead the association’s sustainability and recycling efforts.