Sustainability
The Grand Tour Revival
CanTech International and Worldwide Expo’s CanTech the Grand Tour event returns to India for its first in-person event since early 2020. Alex Rivers reports
Every Can Counts partners with Molson Coors
The partnership will see Molson Coors UK collaborate with Every Can Counts, alongside drink can manufacturers and the wider recycling industry, to raise awareness of the importance of recycling drink cans at events and festivals.
Lindal Group joins the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative
Lindal Group, a global leader in the design, manufacture and sale of specialist valves, actuators and spray caps used in aerosol products, has joined other key members in the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative as a funding partner.
Aluminium beverage can recycling reaches new record level
The data from European Aluminium and Metal Packaging Europe reveals a new milestone in the recycling of aluminium beverage cans across Europe, achieving an unprecedented recycling rate of 76% in 2021.
Let the countdown begin
We are nearing the one month countdown for the 2024 edition CanTech the Grand Tour, which is shaping up to be an informative three days for the industry.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Product news, Sustainability
Novelis signs renewable energy contract for German plants
Novelis has signed a long-term, green Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to feed approximately 16% of its electricity needs at its German production sites with 100% renewable energies, as part of its commitment toward carbon neutral production.
Kraft Heinz and Carlton Power partner on green hydrogen plant
The Kraft Heinz Company, owner of the canned Heinz beans, has signed an agreement with Carlton Power, to study the development of a renewable green hydrogen plant at its Kitt Green manufacturing plant in the UK’s Greater Manchester.
Sharing the love for cans
Valentine’s Day is a heavily commercialised day, but why not join the hype? There are many ways the metal packaging industry can share its passion and expertise today across social media.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Product news, Sustainability
Spotlighting packaging excellence
Alex Rivers reports on the 2024 edition of Paris Packaging Week, speaking to participants of this year’s Aerosol and Dispensing Forum (ADF) and Packaging of Perfume Cosmetics and Design (PCD) exhibition
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Product news, Sustainability
Lidl launches recycling pilot
Lidl hoppers in Glasgow, Scotland, can now earn unlimited cash rewards in return for empty aluminium drinks containers and PET plastic containers via in-store reverse vending machines.
Become a CanTech the Grand Tour award winner
Entries to this year’s CanTech the Grand Tour Awards close on 27 February, so make sure you submit your product innovations soon to be in with a chance of joining the winners hall of fame.
Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Product news, Sustainability
Enhancing recyclability
The European metal can sector is calling for stronger recycling rules in revised EU packaging and packaging waste regulation. Liz Newmark reports from Brussels
VMI awarded EcoVadis silver
VMI Group has announced it has been awarded a silver EcoVadis rating for its progress toward sustainability.
Alupro to sponsor Letsreycle Communications Conference
Taking place at the Hallam Centre in London, the event brings together local authority waste management professionals from across the UK to celebrate progress and share best practice.