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LME announces board changes
The London Metal Exchange has announced that the LME chair, Gay Huey Evans CBE, will not seek re-election and will step down once a new chair has been appointed.
Bevcraft Group merges with Heidrun Tapperi
Bevcraft Group has announced the completion of a merger transaction with Heidrun Tapperi, a leading craft can business in Norway.
Ten million tonnes of steel needed to power future Britain
The UK will need more than 10 million tonnes of steel over the coming years to become more energy self-sufficient, according to new figures.
Ball partners with Woodland Group to reduce carbon emissions
Ball Beverage Packaging EMEA has reduced its inbound supply chain carbon emissions by 82% following a partnership with global supply chain company Woodland Group.
Christmas recycling competition launched for school children
City of York Council in the UK, which is now able to collect aluminium foil at the kerbside, has partnered with Alupro to launch a festive-themed competition for primary school pupils.
Aldi joins Podback scheme
Aldi is set to become the first supermarket member of the Podback recycling scheme, helping customers in the UK to recycle their used coffee, tea and hot chocolate pods.
Gunna Drinks delivers Christmas message to Coca Cola
UK craft lemonade brand, Gunna Drinks, has delivered a middle finger sculpture made of plastic cola bottles to Coca Cola with the message “Pick Up Your Crap” for Christmas.
Can Makers releases canned cocktails report
Can Makers, the trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK, has published the third in its series of beverage reports, entitled ‘Bar Quality Cocktails… In a Can.’
KHS supports Beavertown Brewery with expansion goals
London-based Beavertown Brewery has made an investment of around £40 million in a project to build the most modern brewery in the UK, with Dortmund-based KHS Group making a considerable contribution to this endeavour.
Gin(ie) in a bottle
A spirits businesses based in Herefordshire, England, has announced a switch from glass to aluminium bottles for its gin products; a move that hopefully inspires more beverage companies to do the same.
Aluminium packaging recycling rate on track to surpass 2022 target
According to Q3 data published by the UK’s Environment Agency in November, aluminium packaging recycling rates have increased for the third quarter in a row and remain firmly on track to exceed their annual target.
Trivium joins UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative
Trivium Packaging, the global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal packaging, has committed to funding the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative launched by Alupro.
Alupro announces sponsorship of 2023 Student Starpack Awards
Alupro has been announced as the latest sponsor of the 2023 Student Starpack Awards, the competition organised by the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3).
UK council launches foil recycling initiative with Alupro
A new consumer engagement campaign, ‘Foil in Love with Recycling’, has been introduced by Pendle Borough Council in the UK, run in partnership with the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro).