packaging
UK government sets tougher recycling targets
The UK government has announced proposals for tougher packaging recycling targets – which include increasing the aluminium recycling target by three per cent per year, from 40 per cent in 2012 to 55 per cent in 2017.
Canvironment Week comes to an end
Canvironment Week, an environmental campaign that promotes the sustainability of metal packaging, reached its climax with a concert and fashion show at Delhi University last Wednesday (14 December).
Festive recycling
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has called on consumers in the UK to recycle all the extra foil trays that they use over Christmas. When you consider the number of things that are recycled at Christmas time (like decorations, trees and even presents) recycling a bit of foil should be a piece of cake. […]
Alupro encourages recycling at Christmas
As sales of mince pies soar in the run up to Christmas, the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) is urging consumers in the UK to recycle all their used foil and metal containers.
Indian bands perform at CanCussion event
Canvironment Week 2011 – an environmental campaign which promotes the sustainability of metal packaging – reaches its climax in India today (Wednesday 14 December).
December 2011/January 2012
Articles in this issue include a look at Rexam’s range of beverage cans and the markets they serve, Stephen Clarke’s latest technical article in which he discusses beverage end manufacturing, reports on Brazil, plus regulars including Candid and Knight’s Knowledge.
FDA to make final ruling on Bisphenol A
The US Food and Drug Administration will make a final decision on whether or not the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in packaging for food and drinks should be banned at the end of March.
German Packaging Prize for PVC-free closure
A PVC-free closure developed by Actega Coatings and Sealants has been recognised by the German Packaging Institute.
Crown helps enhance aerosol’s performance
Crown Aerosol Packaging North America has helped enhance the performance of an anaesthetic skin refrigerant aerosol can from Gebauer.
A core of steel
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) held its recent Summit in Košice, Slovakia. Patricia Mobbs, Apeal communications manager, reports on the event
Stella lager given new look for Christmas
Brewer InBev has given Stella Artois a new look in time for Christmas.
US can makers take part in recycling campaign
More than three million aluminium beverage cans were collected and recycled by can making companies taking part in the Great American Can Roundup.
New look for Bad Attitude craft beer
Swiss micro-brewery Birrificio Ticinese is packaging its Bad Attitude craft beer in cans designed by Rexam.
Ardagh Group wins environmental award
Ardagh Group has become the first packaging company to gain the coveted Cradle to Cradle certification for its baby food and paint can.