aluminium
Aluminum Association releases updated environmental product declarations
The Aluminum Association has released updated environmental product declarations (EPDs) that show reductions on the environmental impact of aluminium product types.
Ball introduces two smaller sizes of its aluminium cup
Ball Corporation has announced the availability of new 9oz and 12oz cup sizes of its infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminum Cup, broadening its usage opportunities.
Preston City Council partners with Alupro
A new programme run by Alupro promoting aluminium recycling has been rolled out by Preston City Council in the UK.
Novelis breaks ground on $2.5 billion aluminium recycling & rolling plant
Novelis has broken ground and begun construction on its $2.5 billion recycling and rolling plant in Bay Minette, Alabama.
Sainsbury’s switches all its coffee pods from plastic to aluminium
Sainsbury’s has announced it has changed its entire coffee pod range from plastic to aluminium pods, allowing customers to recycle them at home.
Worldwide deliveries of aluminium aerosol cans increase
The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (Aerobal) has reported that global shipments by its members increased by 5.5% in the first half of 2022.
Novelis develops new laminated aluminium surfaces for beverage can ends
Novelis states its application improves beverage container appearance, increases production process efficiencies, and lowers CO2 emissions for European beverage brands and can makers.
Rio Tinto invests in new aluminium recycling centre
Rio Tinto has announced an investment of US$29 million (C$35 million) to build a new aluminium recycling facility at its Arvida Plant in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.
North American aluminium demand up through first half of 2022
As part of its monthly Aluminum Situation report, the Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates showing 6.6% year-to-date demand growth for the aluminium industry in North America through the first half of 2022.
Novelis achieves ASI certification at all South American aluminium scrap collection centres
Novelis’ 14 collection centres throughout Brazil collect post-consumer aluminium beverage cans.
German aluminium industry threatened by energy crisis
The production of aluminium in Germany fell significantly in some cases in the second quarter of 2022, according to Aluminium Deutschland, with the energy crisis posing multiple challenges for the industry.
ASI welcomes Qualipac Aluminium
Qualipac Aluminium has joined the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) as an Industrial User member.
Colep Packaging acquires stake in Spanish aluminium aerosol business
As part of its growth strategy, Colep’s 40% stake in ALM allows the company to enlarge its packaging portfolio and offer a wider range of sustainable materials packaging solutions.
Parry & Evans installs Bunting magnetic separators
Recycling specialist Parry & Evans has installed Bunting magnetic separators at its Deeside plant in the UK to recover metal from pre-sorted domestic waste.