sustainability
Brassed off
Scottish brewing company, BrewDog, has attracted some negative attention recently surrounding a “solid gold” beer can competition it ran for individuals to win one of ten of its “solid gold” beer cans, claimed to be worth £15,000 each.
Ball partnership reduces aluminium slugs environmental footprint
Ball Corporation and EN+ Group’s Metals segment RUSAL have announced a partnership to incorporate ultra-low carbon aluminium
Keynote speaker Scott Breen looks ahead to Virtual Asia CanTech
Scott Breen, vice president of sustainability at the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), will be focusing on how the can is tailor-made for the circular economy during his keynote speech at this year’s Virtual Asia CanTech Conference.
Tecnocap enters Indian and Far East market in joint venture with Oricon Enterprise
Tecnocap, a global player of metal packaging, has announced its entry into India and the Far East by signing into a joint venture with the Indian producer of metal and plastic packaging, Oricon Enterprise.
Ball in agreement to acquire Tubex aluminium aerosol packaging plant in Brazil
Ball Corporation has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Tubex Industria E Comercio de Embalagens Ltda, an aluminum aerosol packaging business with a plant near Sao Paolo, Brazil.
Canpack focuses on renewable energy
The Canpack group is increasing the share of renewable electricity sources used in its operations.
The effect of greener living on consumer habits
Recent YouGov research has revealed that consumers are changing their shopping and eating habits in order to reduce their carbon footprint, with 61% of Brits believing climate change to be the largest threat to civilisation.
Trivium to launch digital colour proofing at ADF 2020
Trivium Packaging will be launching its Digital Colour Proofing (DCP) concept at the Aerosol and Dispensing Forum (ADF) in January 2020.
Canpack Group joins UN Global Compact
The Canpack Group has joined the UN Global Compact, as part of its sustainable development strategy and corporate culture.
Alupro responds to latest Scottish DRS report
A new report published by the Scottish Parliament’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee calls for the Scottish government to ensure that the scheme is “accessible and available to all”.
OPRL appoints Margaret Bates as executive director
As OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) membership and services continue to expand, the organisation has appointed Professor Margaret Bates as its first full time executive director.
Sun Chemical releases 2018 Sustainability Report
Sun Chemical’ 2018 Corporate Sustainability Report focuses on how its commitment to sustainability has led to new products and services that help customers improve their eco-efficiency goals.
Survey highlights consumer demand for sustainable packaging
According to Ball Corporation’s 2019 Consumer Survey, 73% of the respondents said they would choose environmentally friendly containers if they had a choice.
Alupro joins OPRL as a guarantor
Alupro is joining OPRL’s guarantors to add aluminium packaging recycling to the partnership of paper and card, cartons and plastic packaging recycling organisations