Sustainability
UK lockdown drives spike in aluminium packaging recycling rates
With the UK lockdown resulting in a significant increase in the volume of aluminium packaging collected via kerbside systems, the number of Packaging Recovery Notes (PRNs) raised have consequently skyrocketed.
NICE launches wine range using 187ml Ardagh cans
British beverage company NICE has adopted Ardagh’s new 187ml Wine Can in its range of three wines.
CanO Water launches Instagram initiative for World Oceans Day
Environmentally-conscious water brand, CanO Water, has launched an initiative to mark World Oceans Day 2020 (8 June), empowering the general public to help clean UK beaches of plastic with a few taps of a screen, while in lockdown.
Have you been recycle-shamed?
There was an interesting survey to emerge from the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) recently, where nearly half of UK parents were said to be shamed by their children for poor recycling practices. Are you one of them?
New UK study shows nearly half of parents shamed by their children for poor recycling practises
A poll of 2,000 parents of school-aged children, conducted by the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA), found that 41% believe it is really their children who drive recycling and sustainability attitudes at home.
The Naked Collective launches new health drink cans with Ardagh
A new range of premium health drinks from UK beverage company The Naked Collective are to be launched in infinitely recyclable 33cl Sleek aluminium cans from Ardagh Group.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Tubex receives two WorldStar Awards
Tubex has been awarded with two WorldStar trophies for its aerosol cans: Unilever Dove Men & Care and Beiersdorf Body Mousse.
Business news, Can & end making, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Ball announces partnership with Acosta for retail and on-premise launch of its Aluminium Cup
Ball Corporation has named Acosta, a leading sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods industry, to exclusively represent the company’s aluminium cups in retail and on-premise outlets across the US.
UK aluminium packaging recycling hits record rate
The UK’s aluminium packaging recycling rate has risen to 56%, its highest ever level, increasing year-on-year by 4% (from 52% in 2018).
INX introduces sustainability in washable inks for label market
INX International Ink Co’s new Genesis GS washable inks have been recognised by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for meeting or exceeding the group’s strict testing protocol for washable and recyclable PET shrink sleeve applications.
A disappointing outcome
Following on from last week’s blog focusing on Scotland’s proposed DRS, there was some disappointing news from the Scottish parliament.
Update: Scotland’s DRS scheme voted through
The Scottish government has made the decision to go ahead with its planned deposit return scheme (DRS) regulations. The regulations will now be subject to a vote in the Scottish Parliament, after which the scheme will become law. Alupro’s Rick Hindley has commented on the news.
Ball Corporation’s aluminium cup recognised in Fast Company’s 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards
Ball Corporation’s aluminium cup has been recognised in Fast Company’s 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards with an honourable mention in the consumer products category.
Scotland the brave (or foolish)
In a period where everything revolves around discussing the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s easy to take our eye off the ball on other matters. One issue that goes under the radar is the upcoming vote on regulation in Scotland to do with the introduction of a national deposit return scheme (DRS).