Sustainability
AEROBAL announces World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2023 winners
AEROBAL, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, has published the results of its World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2023, with four companies taking home titles in the three categories offered.
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UNSW and Jamestrong partner to advance aluminium manufacturing
The partnership will commercialise the University of New South Wales (UNSW) SMaRT Centre’s advanced MICROfactorie recycling technology into Jamestrong’s can manufacturing process at its plant in Taree, New South Wales.
Roeslein announces merger with sister energy company
By combining forces, Roeslein & Associates and Roeslein Alternative Energy say they aim to leverage their collective strengths and resources to advance the development and implementation of renewable energy solutions worldwide.
Beauty in the small things
Australia’s ‘first craft cannery’ has launched, with its founders promoting sustainable canned seafood packed by hand.
Krones nominated for German Sustainability Award
Packaging equipment and filling specialist, Krones, has been nominated for the 2023 German Sustainability Award, with the jury of experts identifying the company as a “pioneer of transformation.”
Canpack sponsors international BNP Paribas Green Film Festival
Held in Krakow since 2018, the festival showcases the work of movie makers who are passionate about protecting the future of our planet.
UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative announces new partner
Henkel, the leading global solutions provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, has joined the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative.
What we’re looking for
We’ve had a few queries as to what we’re looking for in entries to this year’s Asia CanTech awards, so I thought I’d use this week’s blog to outline some of the criteria, to give you a better idea.
Rio Tinto and Giampaolo Group enter into Matalco aluminium recycling joint venture
Rio Tinto and Giampaolo Group, one of North America’s largest fully-integrated metal management businesses, have entered into an agreement to form a joint venture to manufacture and market recycled aluminium products.
Alupro launches #FoilFriday consumer campaign
Alupro has launched a new consumer engagement campaign, which will see householders in the UK targeted with a series of digital media assets in a bid to increase aluminium foil recycling and reduce contamination.
ASI certifies AMP against Performance Standard
Ardagh Metal Packaging has achieved ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification with a focus on Material Stewardship at its facilities in Manaus and Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The heat is on
Here in the UK, our news pages are filled with updates on the continuing fires across the Mediterranean and beyond.
English schoolchildren attend recycling workshops
School pupils from across the east of England have attended a special workshop, hosted by Eleanor Shorland from Tata Steel, to learn about the benefits of recycling metal packaging.
Every Can Counts reveals National Recycling Award winners
Crewe Clean Team, Bodega 51 bar and Haileybury School have all been recognised for their sustainability efforts and their ongoing commitment to recycling.