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Encouraging news
According to preliminary figures recently released by the Environment Agency, the volume of aluminium packaging collected for recycling in the UK reached its highest ever level in 2020, which is very encouraging.
LME issues discussion paper on future market structure
The London Metal Exchange has issued a discussion paper on market structure, putting forward a set of proposals designed to enable the Exchange to modernise and adapt to emerging trends and evolving customer needs.
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.
Obituary: Paul Keggin
Manufacturing company Xetera has informed CanTech of the passing of Paul Keggin.
CarnaudMetalbox Engineering announces new appointments
CarnaudMetalbox Engineering has announced new organisational appointments, effective from 1 January 2021.
Lofoten Arctic Water launches in resealable and infinitely recyclable aluminium bottles
Lofoten Arctic Water, a natural premium water from Norway’s Lofoten Islands, is launching in a new range of aluminium bottles by Ball Corporation that have already won Zenith Global Water Drinks Awards.
J.O Steel Holdings secures €25 million capital commitment from GEM Group
The London-based steel manufacturing holding company has announced an agreement with GEM Global Yield LLC SCS, the Luxembourg-based private alternative investment group, to provide J.O Steel Holdings Ltd with up to EUR €25 million over a three-year term.
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.
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.
Can Makers celebrate 85th anniversary of the beer can
The Can Makers is launching its limited edition Canniversary Ale in partnership with Welsh business Felinfoel Brewery.
Bucking the trend
At this time of year attention turns to Christmas shopping and of course the food and drink we’ll be consuming. Demand for food cans has increased during the pandemic, and for beverage cans, the jump in sales in the US and the UK has been huge.
Kiss of Wine launches wine can subscription service
The subscription service features a selection of European wines in Ardagh’s 250ml slim cans.
Alzamora Group wins Best Environmentally-friendly Packaging at World Beverage Innovation Awards
Alzamora Group has received an award for its innovative and biodegradable can pack produced for Heineken UK.
LME chairman and CSO recognised as Global Inspirational Women in Mining
London Metal Exchange chairman Gay Huey Evans OBE, and chief sustainability officer Georgina Hallett have been selected to feature in the 2020 edition of “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining”.