Sustainability
Subfero wins Green Can Award
The Every Can Counts Green Can Award scheme recognises businesses who have gone above and beyond to improve drink can recycling infrastructure and increase organisational engagement rates.
APEAL welcomes new EU report on Circular Economy Action Plan 2.0
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging has welcomed the report adopted by the Environment Committee in the European Parliament, on the Circular Economy Action Plan 2.0 communication.
UK aluminium industry faces plant closures if ‘poorly designed’ DRS is adopted, says Alupro
According to a new report from Alupro, the UK’s thriving aluminium industry would be stung with an annual production shortfall of 4.7 billion units and the very real possibility of plant closures if the UK adopts a flat rate deposit return scheme (DRS).
Ardagh Group earns A- from CDP
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has awarded Ardagh Group its Leadership Class ratings for sustainability performance – scoring Ardagh Group A- for climate change and water management.
2020 marks record year for UK aluminium packaging recycling
According to preliminary figures released by the Environment Agency, the volume of aluminium packaging collected for recycling in the UK reached its highest ever level in 2020.
Tata Steel unveils €300 million environmental-improvement plan for Netherlands plant
The announcement of Tata Steel’s ‘Roadmap+’ plan also coincides with the publication of a progress report on Tata Steel’s Roadmap 2030 sustainability programme.
LME moves ahead with sustainability strategy and LMEpassport roll-out
The London Metal Exchange (LME) has announced plans to move forward with its sustainability strategy following supportive feedback from its discussion paper process.
Aluminium beverage can recycling in Europe hits record 76.1% in 2018
According to latest statistics published by European Aluminium and Metal Packaging Europe, 34 billion cans were recycled in 2018 – 457,000 tonnes of aluminium.
Baladin launches Italian organic beer in Crown cans to celebrate world’s first sustainable retail park
Green Pea retail park, located in Turin, Italy, is home to 100 retailers all offering products designed with reverence and respect for the environment.
Koenig & Bauer sharpens its sustainability focus
With the establishment of a department devoted specifically to sustainability under the supervision of the new board spokesman Dr Andreas Pleßke, Koenig & Bauer is intensifying its activities.
Markem-Imaje wins award for ink safety and sustainability campaign
Markem-Imaje has won a European Excellence Award in the Chemicals & Industrials category.
Europeans want more recycling bins in public spaces, poll shows
According to a survey performed by LUCID in association with Every Can Counts, Europeans desire infinitely recyclable packaging, better labelling and more knowledge about what happens to their recyclables.
Aluminium can remains most sustainable packaging type
An updated report from the Aluminum Association and the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) demonstrates the ongoing sustainability advantages of the aluminium beverage container compared to competing packaging types.
Coors Light and Ball bring Aluminium Cup to new Las Vegas stadium
Coors Light and Ball Corporation have announced an agreement to bring Ball’s infinitely recyclable Aluminium Cup to guests at the new Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.