Sustainability
Aerosol Recycling Initiative publishes white paper executive summary
The executive summary, to a white paper that will be published in May 2024, details the campaign’s initial-phase activities and data gathered to date to establish the aerosol can’s recycling story, as well as plans for the next phase.
Cano Water displays Earth Day stunt
Canned water brand, Cano Water, has unveiled a new OOH campaign in London’s Piccadilly Circus, to raise awareness of the number of water brands that are greenwashing their recycling claims.
Giant recycling rainbow placed outside UK train station
A giant rainbow installation has been unveiled outside of Leeds Station to commemorate Earth Day (22 April).
Meeting the demand for low-carbon aluminium
Aluminium and renewable energy company, Hydro, has announced a new investment in recycling technology that is part of the company’s efforts to meet the increasing need for low-carbon aluminium in European markets.
Schoolchildren treated to interactive recycling workshop
Earlier in April 2024, a KS2 class in Burton-upon-Trent, UK, were treated to an interactive aluminium recycling workshop, after one pupil won a creative national design competition organised by Alupro.
Detailing sustainable practice
Nina Sumner explores the marketing benefits of ASI certification in the packaging industry
Location confirmed for Asia CanTech 2024
The CanTech events team are pleased to announce the location of Asia CanTech 2024, which is taking place from 21-23 October at the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
UK recycling groups win national award
Aluminium Can Recyclers for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and Recycle for Kicks Count NI were named winners of the Green Can Award by Every Can Counts, after collectively raising almost £40,000 for charity.
Bunting celebrates 120 ElectroMax Overbands sold in five years
April 2024 marks five years since the launch of Bunting’s ElectroMax Overband Magnet and, in that period, Bunting has built and shipped 120 units for a value exceeding £3 million.
Sponsored text: The future of sustainable packaging: Belvac develops a 100% recyclable aluminum bottle with an integrated carrier ring
With Belvac’s Carrier Ring technology, brands can now easily transition from filling PET to aluminum D&I bottles while lowering transition costs, exceeding corporate sustainability goals and increasing brand loyalty among consumers.
Eviosys unveils third European survey into sustainable packaging
Eviosys has commissioned a Europe-wide survey to ascertain consumer sentiment towards packaging, this year embracing the additional element of business’ awareness of sustainability, and priorities influencing their packaging decisions.
Alupro creates Easter 2024 recycling campaign
Aimed at local authorities in the UK, the programme will encourage residents to think more carefully about their waste this Easter.
Crown Holdings certified against Chain of Custody Standard V2 for Crown Mexico facilities
Crown Holdings, Inc. has achieved ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the production of beverage cans, can ends and ROPP closures at its Crown Mexico facilities.
Department of Energy grants support further US aluminium decarbonisation and growth
The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced grants for four major projects aimed at further decarbonising aluminium operations in the United States.