recycling
Metal Recycles Forever logo ranks top for clarity with consumers
New consumer research released by The Can Makers revealed the effect that different packaging recycling symbols are having when it comes to communicating key sustainability messages to consumers.
WaveGrip and Orpheus establish return scheme for carriers
WaveGrip, a brand of Berry Global, is providing a packaging solution and carrier return scheme for Orpheus Brewing to help the brewery reduce waste and its annual packaging footprint by approximately 85%.
European steel recycling levels reach record levels
Recycling of steel packaging in Europe has hit an all-time high of 80.5%, according to figures issued by APEAL.
Crown pushes for more recycling facilities in the UK
Crown Bevcan has pledged to increase the number of recycling facilities available in public spaces in the UK.
MetPac-SA welcomes Pick n Pay as member
Pick n Pay (PnP) has signed up as a member of MetPac-SA – the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) that represents the metal packaging recycling industry in South Africa.
“Don’t buy Coca-Cola if you’re not going to help us recycle”
Coca-Cola has launched a bold new campaign for the summer, with the message “Don’t buy Coca-Cola if you’re not going to help us recycle”.
New study shows carbon emissions reduction for alu bev cans
A new life cycle assessment of aluminium beverage cans has found a significant reduction in carbon emissions over the last decade
The Can Makers launch first Sustainability Hub
A new website has launched to showcase the benefits of drinks cans, reflecting the UK’s growing demand for more sustainable drinks packaging.
Italy’s recycling rate hits over 80%
CIAL (Italian Consortium for Aluminium Packaging Recycling) has released its data for 2018, which showed that 80% of the packaging on the Italian market was recycled.
APEAL launches new Steel for Packaging website
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has launched its new, dedicated Steel for Packaging website.
Scotland to launch deposit returns scheme
The Scottish Government has announced details of proposals for a deposit return scheme, with a 20p refundable deposit levied on all drinks cans, as well as glass and plastics bottles.
Recycling good for business, as well as environment says NACS and CMI
Recycling is not just good for the environment, but for business too, says a new resource published by NACS and the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI).
Canned craft beer sales increase by nearly two thirds in 2018
The UK trade body for drinks cans, the Can Makers, has revealed that growth of cans in the beer and cider market increased by 6% in 2018, according to data from Nielsen.
MetPac-SA encourages retailers to become members
MetPac-SA has been educating brand owners and retailers about its aims and objectives as part of a drive to get them to sign up as members.