Sustainability
Tackling the industrial Tsunami
Karen McKenzie reports on whether the industry should be afraid of the changing market conditions facing the can making industry.
New study shows carbon emissions reduction for alu bev cans
A new life cycle assessment of aluminium beverage cans has found a significant reduction in carbon emissions over the last decade
Carabao joins the agenda for Asia CanTech 2019
Thai energy drink Carabao has been announced as the first keynote speaker for this year’s Asia CanTech 2019, which takes place from 28-30 October in Bangkok, Thailand.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
The Can Makers launch first Sustainability Hub
A new website has launched to showcase the benefits of drinks cans, reflecting the UK’s growing demand for more sustainable drinks packaging.
Italy’s recycling rate hits over 80%
CIAL (Italian Consortium for Aluminium Packaging Recycling) has released its data for 2018, which showed that 80% of the packaging on the Italian market was recycled.
APEAL launches new Steel for Packaging website
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has launched its new, dedicated Steel for Packaging website.
Scotland to launch deposit returns scheme
The Scottish Government has announced details of proposals for a deposit return scheme, with a 20p refundable deposit levied on all drinks cans, as well as glass and plastics bottles.
First flavoured water in cans to hit Russian market
Mineral water brand, Senezhskaya, has launched the first flavoured water in 250ml slim cans on the Russian market.
Beviale Moscow to be held in new location
Next year, Beviale Moscow is set to move to a new venue, the Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Recycling good for business, as well as environment says NACS and CMI
Recycling is not just good for the environment, but for business too, says a new resource published by NACS and the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI).
Ball closer to 100% renewable electricity by 2021
Ball Corporation is closer to achieving it’s goal of 100% renewable electricity across its US sites by 2021.
Thatchers lightweights its cider cans
Thatchers has introduced new, lighter weight cans for its cider, saving the equivalent of 5.9 million empty cans a year.
Actor shaves beard to encourage can use
Actor, Jason Momoa, has partnered with Ball Corporation to raise awareness of a new canned water.
May 2019
Caps & closures, Canned fish update, Investments & Financial update, IMDA preview & Grand Tour show review
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability