Sustainability
New low-carbon aluminium to the cosmetic market
Axilone and Aludium introduce a low-carbon aluminium to the cosmetic market, achieving a strong and significant decrease in its carbon footprint compared to the European average.
German metal cans on the upswing, but regulatory challenges grow
By Jens Kastner, in Hamburg
Novelis accelerates sustainability goals with 3×30 initiative
Company sets ambitious targets to further increase recycled content, reduce carbon emissions and lead the industry to circularity.
Cherwell residents encouraged to recycle their metal packaging
Alupro, the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation, has partnered with Cherwell District Council to launch a new metal packaging recycling campaign.
Koenig & Bauer presents results from the future-oriented development project “hydrogen-heated drying ovens”
Use of green hydrogen permits a significant reduction in carbon emissions from the overall production process.
Woodland Group offers Ball sustainable supply chain solutions
In collaboration with Ball Corporation, the Woodland Group has been exploring innovative solutions to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to a greener future for the transport sector.
Celebrating British fish
Sea Sisters is on a mission to make canned British seafood a staple in UK homes once more. Alex Rivers speaks to the company’s co-founder, Charlotte Dawe
ECC recycles over 100,000 cans at UK summer festivals
This summer, Every Can Counts has helped festival goers across the UK and Ireland recycle over 100,000 cans – a 59% year on year increase – while spreading the word about the importance of recycling.
Eviosys expands Orbit closure range
Eviosys is expanding its product range designed to enhance inclusivity and accessibility of sustainable metal packaging, with the new 66mm diameter Orbit closure.
UK aluminium packaging recycling continues to grow in Q2
Recording a 3% increase compared to the same period in 2023, the industry is firmly on track to once again exceed annual recycling targets.
Cano Water creates spoof newspaper
Cano Water, UK canned water brand, has been spotted handing out issues of the ‘Pollution Express’ to unsuspecting members of the public, outside Liverpool Street Station in London, to raise awareness of plastic pollution.
California counties to gain over 250 new recycling sites
The US state of California is making it easier than ever to cash in empty beverage containers, with more than 250 new recycling sites across 30 counties funded by recycling innovation awards.
MPMA launches CANtastic campaign
The Metal Packaging Manufacturers’ Association (MPMA) has kicked off its new CANtastic campaign in the run up to UK Metals Expo 2024, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 11 to 12 September.
Aluminium Deutschland releases 2024 second quarter production figures
Production in the German aluminium industry developed unevenly in the second quarter, Aluminium Deutschland has reported.