aluminium
Aluminum Association launches import monitoring programme
The Aluminum Association has launched a monthly report tracking key insights from the International Trade Administration’s Aluminum Import Monitoring (AIM) programme.
Domestic aluminium demand outpaces US GDP growth
The Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates as part of its monthly Aluminum Situation report showing an estimated 7.7% demand growth for the aluminium industry in North America (US and Canada) in 2021.
German aluminium industry outlook remains cautiously optimistic
The German aluminium industry is looking ahead to 2022 with optimism, according to Aluminium Deutschland.
Teach them young
It was encouraging to read about a podcast series launch this week, aimed at children, that is all about aluminium recycling.
Associations call on trade ministers to tackle state subsidies
The Aluminum Association, European Aluminium, the Aluminium Association of Canada and the Japan Aluminium Association jointly released their newest policymaker briefing on the ongoing challenges in the global trade of aluminium.
Crown achieves ASI certification for its Brazilian operations
The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has certified Crown Holdings against the ASI Performance Standard for responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium.
Novelis announces investment to meet demand for aluminium
Novelis has announced plans to invest approximately $130 million to upgrade its operations in Oswego, NY to meet growing customer demand for sustainable, aluminium flat rolled products.
Aluminium caps & closures market worth USD 7.6 billion by 2025
The aluminium caps & closures industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% between 2020 and 2025, according to a new market report.
Ethically sourced metal
An article in the London Evening Standard newspaper this week said energy experts predict that companies relying on aluminium for their products such as drinks cans and deodorant bottles, should start expecting consumers to demand the metal is ethically sourced.
A rainbow of cans
A creative way of highlighting the infinite recyclability of aluminium and tackling litter was recently showcased as part of a collaboration between Every Can Counts and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), when a giant rainbow created from 2,500 recycled beverage cans appeared in the city’s Piccadilly Gardens last weekend (4-6 June), in celebration of World Environment Day (5 June).
The race is on for recycled aluminium
This week, we heard from Aerobal with a piece about how aluminium aerosols offer tailor-made sustainability solutions.
Aluminium sector snapshot shows continued environmental gains for US industry
A new industry sector snapshot report released by the Aluminum Association shows positive environmental impact trendlines for the US aluminium industry on almost every measure over the past 25 years.
Alupro launches educational recycling website
Alupro’s new Recycle Aluminium website is an educational hub, featuring the latest data, how-to guides, blog posts, videos, fact sheets and more.
Trivium announces aluminium recycling initiative in Latin America
Trivium Packaging has announced a recycling initiative in Argentina, partnering with urban recycler organisation Creando Conciencia to substantially increase the recollection and reuse of aerosol aluminium cans.