energy
Novelis joins WWF Climate Savers
Novelis has today announced the company has been accepted into World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Climate Savers program, an exclusive initiative of WWF to encourage companies to reduce their operational carbon footprint and act as agents of change within their sphere of influence. The company is the only metals business to be accepted into the program. […]
A short Q&A with Iñaki Llona, global business leader, Metal Deco Inks, at Sun Chemical
A short Q&A with Iñaki Llona, global business leader, Metal Deco Inks, at Sun Chemical
Aluminium Packaging Protocol Acknowledged
A new protocol, which will account for the aluminium packaging recovered from incinerator bottom ash (IBA) for recycling, will allow PRNs to be issued on this material from 1 January 2015. The protocol, which has been developed by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) and has been acknowledged by the Environment Agency (EA), could see […]
Coke seal Monster deal
Coca-Cola, in a cash deal, has acquired a 16.7% stake in Monster Beverage. The $2.15bn (£1.3bn) deal will see Coca-Cola’s energy business transfer to Monster. Monster’s non-energy business will, in-turn, transfer to Coca-Cola. Brands include; Hansen’s Naatural Sodas and Peace Tea. As a result of the deal, Monster will have access to Coca-Cola’s global distribution […]
Sun Chemical extends SunCure Lite range
Sun Chemical has announced addition to its SunCure range of inks, SunCure Lite, a series of UV curable, lithographic inks, designed for commercial printing and non-food packaging applications. Utilising energy efficient UV curing lamp technologies, based on formulations developed in collaboration with DIC Corporation, the ink formulations absorb the specific spectral output of Low Energy […]
Ball recognised for green efforts
Newsweek, in partnership with Corporate Knights Capital and sustainability experts, has ranked Ball Corporation third among 500 US companies on overall environmental performance. The Newsweek Green Rankings evaluate the 500 largest publicly-traded companies in the US by market capitalisation and score them based on performance on eight key performance indicators. The eight key indicators are: […]
Sun Chemical publishes fifth Corporate Sustainability Report
Sun Chemical has published its fifth Corporate Sustainability Report. The latest report focuses on its data-driven sustainability efforts by reporting the performance measurement for seven key sustainability metrics: energy consumption/conservation at production and non-production sites, the energy carbon footprint at the production sites, process waste reduction, water consumption, materials safety, and employee safety. In the […]
OrganicMe launches natural drinks in Rexam cans
OrganicMe has launched a range of organic, natural beverages in Rexam 12oz Sleek cans. The range comes in four flavours, including EnergizeMe berry pomegranate acai, FocusMe citrus berry, CalmMe berry lemonade and SleepMe blackberry vanilla flavours. All of OrganicMe’s beverages are gluten-free, GMO-free, vegan and rich in anti-oxidants. “OrganicMe is all about keeping it real […]
European Aluminium Association (EAA) calls for higher recycling targets
The European Aluminium Association (EAA) is calling for higher recycling targets and a phase out of landfilling of end-use recyclable goods. The European aluminium industry strongly supports more ambitious recycling targets and a gradual phasing out of landfilling. Together with better collection schemes and innovative sorting technologies, these are the preconditions for an effective and […]
Kill Cliff launches new energy drink flavour in Rexam cans
Kill Cliff sports recovery drink has extended its line to include a third delicious flavour, Lemon-Lime, which will be available in Rexam 12oz Sleek cans. Kill Cliff’s sports recovery drink is gluten-free and includes essential vitamins, enzymes, plant extracts and electrolytes. It is designed to replenish micronutrients and support the body’s inflammation system to aid […]
Schuler selected for beverage can lids deal
An Asian manufacturer has placed an order with Schuler for a press to produce beverage can lids. The Smartline SA-S can produce around 3,000 lids per minute. The Smartline forms the can’s stay-on tab, attaches it to the lid and forms the depressed panel with opening score. This process is made possible by a special […]
EC adopts new rules on public support for environmental protection and energy
The European Commission has adopted new rules on public support for projects in the field of environmental protection and energy. The guidelines will apparently support Member States in reaching their 2020 climate targets, while addressing the market distortions that may result from subsidies granted to renewable energy sources. To this end, they claim the guidelines […]
EAA comments on new environment and energy state aid guidelines
The state aid guidelines published today by the European Commission are a step in the right direction according to the European Aluminium Association (EAA). In a statement, they said that it is clear that more needs to be done to restore Europe’s industrial competitiveness. ‘Electricity is a crucial cost factor for the aluminium industry. Due […]
Rexam cans selected for new energy drink
A new natural recovery drink, formula O2, has hit the market in Rexam 16-ounce cans and is available online. formula O2 is an oxygenated beverage containing electrolytes and 140mg of caffeine to help consumers recover after exercise. It comes in Orange Mango and Grapefruit Ginger flavours. Dr. Dan Kim, vice president of research and design […]