Sustainability
Revealed: the worst areas of the UK for metal recycling
The nation’s worst offending areas for not recycling metal have been revealed, with approximately one in five Brits admitting they rarely or never recycle household metal.
Vita Coco certified B Corp
Coconut water brand, Vita Coco EU, has been certified as a registered B Corporation. It was recognised for its investments in local farms and educational programmes around the world.
Alupro responds to latest Scottish DRS report
A new report published by the Scottish Parliament’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee calls for the Scottish government to ensure that the scheme is “accessible and available to all”.
OPRL appoints Margaret Bates as executive director
As OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) membership and services continue to expand, the organisation has appointed Professor Margaret Bates as its first full time executive director.
Sun Chemical releases 2018 Sustainability Report
Sun Chemical’ 2018 Corporate Sustainability Report focuses on how its commitment to sustainability has led to new products and services that help customers improve their eco-efficiency goals.
Co-op campaigns for foil recycling to increase
UK supermarket Co-op has launched a campaign to prevent tonnes of aluminium getting unnecessarily sent to landfill over the Christmas period.
Survey highlights consumer demand for sustainable packaging
According to Ball Corporation’s 2019 Consumer Survey, 73% of the respondents said they would choose environmentally friendly containers if they had a choice.
DRS scheme could result in extra plastic bottles
Aluminium packaging recycling body, Alupro, has urged caution to avoid unintended consequences of a Deposit Return Scheme
Alupro joins OPRL as a guarantor
Alupro is joining OPRL’s guarantors to add aluminium packaging recycling to the partnership of paper and card, cartons and plastic packaging recycling organisations
Industry converges on Bangkok
This week marks the beginning of Asia CanTech in Bangkok, Thailand, the technical conference and exhibition that puts can makers and fillers from across the globe in touch with their suppliers.
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Hi-Cone launches RingCycles made with 50% recycled plastics
As part of its goal to eliminate 100% of current virgin plastic-based ring carriers from its product portfolio by the end of 2020, Hi-Cone is launching RingCycles – a multi-packaging solution that contains +50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.
Metal Recycles Forever logo ranks top for clarity with consumers
New consumer research released by The Can Makers revealed the effect that different packaging recycling symbols are having when it comes to communicating key sustainability messages to consumers.
Asia CanTech Exhibitor’s Floor Plan
We have finished putting together the Asia CanTech exhibitor’s floor plan for the tabletop exhibition
Business news, Can & end making, Filling, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Aluminium recycling hits record rates in 2017
The overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland in 2017 rose 2.3% from 2016 (72.8%), to reach an all-time record 74.5% in 2017.