aluminium
Aerobal presents winners of the World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2024
The winners were selected by an international jury of trade journalists in the categories ‘Aluminium aerosol cans already on the market’, ‘Prototypes’ and ‘Sustainability’.
Cans and hydrogen
This week we’re delving a little into science, as two US studies involving aluminium, cans and hydrogen have come to light.
Aluminium packaging hits 68% recycling rate in 2023
According to annual data published on the National Packaging Waste Database by the Environment Agency, the UK’s aluminium packaging recycling rate hit 68% in 2023.
Alupro launches updated Aluminium Manifesto for 2024
The Aluminium Manifesto outlines the views of the aluminium packaging industry and details the changes needed to deliver a world-class recycling system for the UK.
Meeting the demand for low-carbon aluminium
Aluminium and renewable energy company, Hydro, has announced a new investment in recycling technology that is part of the company’s efforts to meet the increasing need for low-carbon aluminium in European markets.
Detailing sustainable practice
Nina Sumner explores the marketing benefits of ASI certification in the packaging industry
Ball Corporation releases 2023 Combined Annual Financial and Sustainability Report
Combined Report outlines Ball’s commitment to being the aluminium packaging provider of choice to advance customer sustainability goals.
re3 waste partnership launches foil recycling campaign
re3, the waste partnership covering Bracknell Forest, Reading and Wokingham Borough Councils, has joined forces with Alupro to roll-out a creative campaign encouraging residents to recycle their aluminium foil.
North American aluminium demand down in 2023
As part of its monthly Aluminum Situation statistical report, the Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates showing a 3.9% contraction in year-over-year demand for the aluminium industry in North America in 2023.
Inspiring inclusion
In heavily male-dominated industries, it’s important that female voices are showcased and celebrated, and even more important that young women feel encouraged, welcome and empowered in sectors such as packaging and manufacturing.
Aluminium industry reports decline in GHG emissions
New data from the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) reveals that, for the first time, total greenhouse gas emissions from the global aluminium sector did not grow, even though aluminium production grew.
Aluminium beverage can recycling reaches new record level
The data from European Aluminium and Metal Packaging Europe reveals a new milestone in the recycling of aluminium beverage cans across Europe, achieving an unprecedented recycling rate of 76% in 2021.
CRU makes new aluminium appointment
CRU Group has appointed Kaustubh Chandorkar as its new head of North America analysis, aluminium.
Travelling smart
On my outward journey to Cardiff at the weekend, I purchased an aluminium Re:Water bottle at Pret A Manger, but ensuring a good, recyclable disposal of it on the train was not possible…