metal recycling
UK’s Q2 PRN data shows record levels for aluminium packaging recycling
According to data released by the Environment Agency, a record 40,653 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling in Q2 2020.
Pioneering sustainability change
For an industry deemed ‘conservative’ in its approach, it really is fantastic to see the lengths in which companies in the can making world are leading the drive for a real sustainable change.
New research highlights value of aluminium beverage cans to America’s recycling system
A study conducted by Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc (GBB) for the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has found that the relatively high value of used beverage cans make them essential to the USA’s network of material recovery facilities (MRF).
Beverage cans increasingly popular in Germany despite gaps in consumer knowledge
A recent poll of 5,000 people commissioned by Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie e.V. (GDA) found that, although half of all Germans are regularly buying canned beverages, their knowledge about cans is low.
Is the message getting through?
I’m sure there are a few other kindred spirits within the industry that get excited when there’s coverage of canned products featuring within the mainstream media.
UK lockdown drives spike in aluminium packaging recycling rates
With the UK lockdown resulting in a significant increase in the volume of aluminium packaging collected via kerbside systems, the number of Packaging Recovery Notes (PRNs) raised have consequently skyrocketed.
Finpac Italia offers shrink sleeve solutions
As the can beverage market continues to boom, Finpac Italia has become a prominent supplier of sleeved can solutions, providing services on products from beer to juices, sparkling wine and energy drinks.
MACA provides flexible packaging solutions for can sleeves
Italian flexible packaging experts MACA, together with Comag, are offering can sleeve renovations in line with market demands.
UK aluminium packaging recycling hits record rate
The UK’s aluminium packaging recycling rate has risen to 56%, its highest ever level, increasing year-on-year by 4% (from 52% in 2018).
South Africa’s metal packaging industry blighted by lockdown
MetPac-SA has projected that South Africa’s lockdown regulations will impact on the recovery rates, not only of metal packaging, but of post-consumer packaging material in general, in the 2020 manufacturing year.
Scotland the brave (or foolish)
In a period where everything revolves around discussing the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s easy to take our eye off the ball on other matters. One issue that goes under the radar is the upcoming vote on regulation in Scotland to do with the introduction of a national deposit return scheme (DRS).
thyssenkrupp highlights “the perpetual cycle of steel”
A new animation film from thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH illustrates steel packaging’s capability of being recycled over and over again – without any loss of quality.
Aluminium packaging recycling volumes continue to increase
According to recent data released by the UK’s Environment Agency, 35,232 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling in Q1 2020 – an increase of 48% compared to the same period in 2019.
Bunting joins BMRA
Bunting has joined the British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA).