sustainability
Marley’s gets in the mood with cans from Rexam
A new line of relaxation beverages has been launched in Rexam Sleek cans in the US. Marley’s Mellow Mood, the 100% natural teas and sodas that are designed to reduce stress and relieve tension, are fast becoming a leader in the growing relaxation drink category.
US recycling rates reach record levels
The US recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans has reached its highest level in a decade, with 58.1% of all cans recycled last year. This rate is more than double that of any other beverage container, the Aluminium Association, Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) announced.
Rexam highlight can recycling
Leading can maker Rexam highlighted the importance of aluminium recycling at the recent World Grill and BBQ Championship in Germany. As one of the event sponsors, Rexam was able to highlight the significant impact that increased recycling rates can have on the carbon footprint of aluminium beverage cans.
New recycling competition launched by BCME
Beverage Can Makers Europe (BCME) has launched a new recycling competition called I luv my can. The nationwide search for the most imaginative and creative use of drinks cans is now open for entry.
US schools receive recycling rewards
Schools in the US recycled more than 2.3 million aluminium beverage cans through a new national recycling competition sponsored by the can industry. The schools competed in the Great American Can Roundup (GACR) – School Challenge, a national competition sponsored by the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), the trade association representing can makers and their suppliers.
Canvironment Week wins Empac Challenge
European Metal Packaging (Empac), the association which brings together European producers of rigid metal packaging, announced the winner of its €10,000 student competition at Interpack.
Can-Pack joins Every Can Counts as funding partner
Beverage can maker Can-Pack has joined the drinks can recycling programme Every Can Counts after committing funding for a three-year period. The company will join representatives from the other beverage can makers and aluminium and steel packaging recyclers on the national steering committee.
Improved recycling rates in Europe
Apeal (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) has revealed that the recycling rate in Europe for steel food and beverage cans has risen again. Figures revealed at packaging show Interpack demonstrate how recycling rates of steel packaging for Europe in 2009 increased by two per cent to reach more than 72 per cent.
Recycling at work is on the up
Every Can Counts, the away from home drinks can recycling programme, has revealed that it helped businesses to collect 27 million used aluminium and steel beverage cans for recycling across the UK in 2010.
New holographic foil technology from Crown
Crown Speciality Packaging Europe has launched its new HoloCrown holographic foil technology. A first for metal packaging, the technique allows holographic images to be stamped directly on decorative metal tins, helping brand owners capture consumer attention and minimise the risk of product counterfeiting.
Canvironment Week 2011 launched at Metpack
Canvironment Week 2011 was officially launched at Metpack with the ringing of a sustainability bell earlier this week. The global event, which is being organised by Indian can maker Hindustan Tin Works, aims to promote sustainability and the environmental friendliness of cans.
MPE to launch at Interpack 2011
Metal Packaging Europe, a new trade body representing the united interests of producers and suppliers of metal packaging across Europe, will launch at this year’s Interpack, held in Düsseldorf, Germany on 12 – 18 May 2011. MPE brings together metal packaging manufacturers, metal producers and their existing trade associations (APEAL, BCME, EAA, EMPAC) from across […]
Hindustan Tin to launch Canvironment Week 2011
Indian can maker Hindustan Tin Works is planning to officially kick off proceedings for Canvironment Week 2011 during the Metpack and Interpack trade fairs in Germany next month.
Ball makes further sustainability improvements
Can making giant Ball Corporation has been recognised for its progress on sustainability. The company has reduced its global energy use by two per cent and waste-to-landfill by six per cent.