recycling
Royal Docks step up packaged production for craft beer with WaveGrip
WaveGrip’s multi-packing applicator and brand defining coloured carriers are helping Royal Docks Brewing Co. increase its packaged beer output.
Aluminium beverage can recycling at 74%
The overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland increased by 0.7% to a new record level of 73.6% in 2015.
Canstruction features Ardagh’s seafood cans installation
Together with Ardagh Group and seafood company Cofisa, Metal Packaging Europe showcased a brand new Canstruction at the Alimarket Conference in Madrid on 13 June.
Steel packaging recycling in Europe reaches 79.5%
According to figures issued by Apeal, recycling of steel packaging in Europe has reached a new high of 79.5% and is well on track to reach the industry’s self-imposed target of 80% by 2020.
South African metal packaging industry poised for growth
At the Australian Institute of Packaging’s (AIP) recent biennial National Conference held in Queensland, chief executive officer of MetPac-SA Kishan Singh delivered a speech on South Africa’s thriving metal packaging industry.
AkzoNobel’s largest powder coatings plant opens in China
Production has begun at AkzoNobel’s new powder coatings plant in Changzhou, China.
Business news, Can & end making, Metal decorating, Sustainability
Tea & Coffee World Cup tackles sustainable packaging
On 3 September 2018, Birmingham, UK will be welcoming around 100 exhibitors and 3,000 visitors from all corners of the globe with one thing in common – a passion for tea and coffee.
Apeal welcomes formal adoption by European Parliament of the CEP
Following extensive negotiations, Apeal (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) has welcomed the formal adoption by the European Parliament (EP) of the Circular Economy Package (CEP).
Ball announces six recipients of sustainability award
Ball Corporation has awarded six of its metal packaging manufacturing plants with the R. David Hoover Sustainability Award for making significant progress towards the company’s sustainability and business goals.
Every Can Counts to support Amstel Gold Race
The cross-European drinks can recycling awareness programme Every Can Counts is inviting cycling fans to join in the ‘Recycle Race’ activity and cheer on cyclists from Trek-Drops team at the Amstel Gold Race.
Apeal announces Good Practices Recycling Report
Apeal (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) has announced the launch of its new report: Good Practices on Separate collection, Sorting and Recycling of Steel for Packaging.
Reviewing DRS
The issue of DRS has been hugely prominent here in the UK this past week. And for those cricket aficionados amongst you, no we are not referring to an umpire’s Decision Reviews System!
Metal Packaging Europe joins forces with Canstruction
Metal Packaging Europe has entered into a license agreement with food charity Canstruction.
MPMA director sheds light on packaging industry
Speaking at Packaging Innovations, MPMA director and chief executive, William Boyd told delegates that the packaging industry needs to “resist the demonisation of packaging.”