carbon footprint
Steel cans reduce climate change impact
The Association of Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) has confirmed that the impact on climate change of the average unit of steel packaging was reduced by 32% during 2000 to 2013.
BAMA Awards winners announced
The 2016 British Aerosol Manufacturers Association (BAMA) Awards took place yesterday (19 October) at The Belfry Hotel in Sutton Coldfield.
Back to business
After a very enjoyable week on holiday in Malta, it’s time to turn my attention to the rest of the calendar year in the can making world.
Decrease in metal packaging carbon footprint
Further improvement has been achieved in the metal packaging industry’s environmental positioning, according to a study by European Metal Packaging (Empac).
Ball publishes sustainability report
Ball Corporation has published its fifth sustainability report, which details the company’s progress towards its updated priorities and sets a clear path for the future with ten new goals to be achieved by 2020.
Rexam supports Swedish craft brewer
Rexam has joined forces with craft brewer, Southside Brewing Company, to produce its first ever canned Western pacific IPA. The move from glass bottle to aluminium highlights the company’s dedication to sustainability.
Tubex launches aluminium aerosol can
Tubex has launched its first aluminium aerosol can produced neither with lacquer nor ink, the Purity can.
Ball set to meet target
Ball is on target to meet its goal of reducing the carbon footprint of its most common beverage can formats by 25% within 10 years.
Ball’s even lighter ReAl cans
Ball Corporation and Henkel Beauty Care have introduced an even lighter iteration of ReAl.
AkzoNobel opens production line in Mexico
AkzoNobel opens a new production line for coil coatings at its facility in Garcia, Mexico.
Rexam’s sustainability report 2015
Rexam has published its 2015 Sustainability Report.
Ball remains strong on DJSI
Ball Corporation has been named the industry leader for container and packaging companies on the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the third consecutive year.
Exclusive: Ball/Rexam merger interview
CanTech talks to Erik Bouts, COO of global metal packaging at Ball, about the ongoing merger and its effects on the industry.
Ball improves on sustainability goals
Ball has released its 2014 global sustainability data, indicating noteworthy improvements toward its corporate and operational sustainability priorities and goals since issuing its biennial sustainability report. “For Ball, sustainability is an integral part of who we are,” said Bjoern Kulmann, Ball’s director of sustainability. “Each and every day, our employees around the world remain focused […]