Sustainability
Global packaging trends for 2019
Market Intelligence agency, Mintel, has announced four trends impacting the global packaging industry in 2019 and beyond.
Aluminium waste collection in Italy
Aluminium waste separation in Italy is continuously increasing. To date, over 6,700 Italian municipalities (83% of the total) collect aluminium waste, involving over 54 million people.
WaveGrip showcase G1 and carriers at Craft Brewers Conference
WaveGrip will be showcasing its craft beer G1 applicator as well as its sustainable and colourful multi-packing carriers at this year’s Craft Brewers Conference in April.
Novelis expands Brazil plant
Novelis, a specialist in aluminum rolling and recycling, has invested $175 million at its Pindamonhangaba plant, located in the Paraíba Valley, Brazil.
WRAP and OPRL announce strategic partnership
WRAP and OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) will work together towards meeting the UK’s recycling targets.
WaveGrip improves output at Canadian brewery
Canadian brewery, Lagabière, is on track to double its output and deliver a more sustainable multi-packing solution following the installation of WaveGrip’s G1 multi-packing applicator.
The Can Makers and MPMA join forces
The Can Makers will be merging with Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA).
Deadline for Grand Tour Awards extended
Deadlines for entries to the Can Maker awards, and voting for the Supplier Awards have been extended until Friday 1 March – don’t miss your chance to influence these prestigious industry awards!
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Danone partners with Crown to launch 4U brand
Danone Waters Brazil has partnered with Crown Holdings to launch its newest brand, 4U by Danone.
Business news, Can & end making, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Ten years of OPRL
Founded in 2009 by a group of retailers and brands, the On-Pack Recycling Label celebrates a decade of recycling advice, as public readiness for radical action reaches tipping point.
Being ahead of the pack
Last week I was lucky enough to visit Brussels, for Metal Packaging Europe’s seminar on the Circular Economy.
Business news, Can & end making, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Can Makers launch interactive new website
The Can Makers has launched its brand new website, giving fillers, retailers, industry bodies, governments and drinks manufacturers access to all the information they need in one easy place.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Metal packaging industry advancing on Circular Economy adoption
The Circular Economy was a primary focus of the Metal Packaging Europe “Ahead of the Pack” event held in Brussels on 23 January.
Ditch the ad, not the can
New research, commissioned by MPMA amongst 2,000 people, revealed that some eight in ten consumers believe that retailers should make it ‘crystal clear’ whether a pack can be recycled or not.
Business news, Can & end making, Metal decorating, Sustainability