Sustainability
Hydro invests in UK scrap sorting facility
Hydro has invested NOK 180 million in a state-of-the-art scrap sorting facility at the recycling plant in Wrexham, UK, which will have the capacity to source and sort over 30,000 tonnes of aluminium scrap annually.
Continuous delay
It’s safe to say that many UK metal packaging manufacturers, organisations and suppliers are feeling disappointment at the recent news of the UK’s DRS being delayed yet again, this time by another two years, to October 2027.
DRS delay disappointing but not unexpected, comments Alupro
Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, has commented on the UK government’s decision to delay the implementation of a Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers to October 2027.
APEAL applauds formal approval for enhanced PPWR recyclability measures
Apeal has welcomed the stricter recyclability measures endorsed by the formal adoption of the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) voted by the European Parliament (EP) in Strasbourg (24 April).
Accountability throughout the supply chain
This week, many businesses have been marking Earth Day with campaigns focused on awareness of sustainable practice, aligned with earthday.org’s goal of demanding a 60 per cent reduction in the production of all plastics by 2040.
Aerosol Recycling Initiative publishes white paper executive summary
The executive summary, to a white paper that will be published in May 2024, details the campaign’s initial-phase activities and data gathered to date to establish the aerosol can’s recycling story, as well as plans for the next phase.
Cano Water displays Earth Day stunt
Canned water brand, Cano Water, has unveiled a new OOH campaign in London’s Piccadilly Circus, to raise awareness of the number of water brands that are greenwashing their recycling claims.
Giant recycling rainbow placed outside UK train station
A giant rainbow installation has been unveiled outside of Leeds Station to commemorate Earth Day (22 April).
Meeting the demand for low-carbon aluminium
Aluminium and renewable energy company, Hydro, has announced a new investment in recycling technology that is part of the company’s efforts to meet the increasing need for low-carbon aluminium in European markets.
Schoolchildren treated to interactive recycling workshop
Earlier in April 2024, a KS2 class in Burton-upon-Trent, UK, were treated to an interactive aluminium recycling workshop, after one pupil won a creative national design competition organised by Alupro.
Detailing sustainable practice
Nina Sumner explores the marketing benefits of ASI certification in the packaging industry
Location confirmed for Asia CanTech 2024
The CanTech events team are pleased to announce the location of Asia CanTech 2024, which is taking place from 21-23 October at the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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UK recycling groups win national award
Aluminium Can Recyclers for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and Recycle for Kicks Count NI were named winners of the Green Can Award by Every Can Counts, after collectively raising almost £40,000 for charity.
Bunting celebrates 120 ElectroMax Overbands sold in five years
April 2024 marks five years since the launch of Bunting’s ElectroMax Overband Magnet and, in that period, Bunting has built and shipped 120 units for a value exceeding £3 million.