Recycled aluminium weekly recap: Ball Aluminum Cup composed of 90% recycled content; Anheuser-Busch launches programme for recycling awareness
Among the significant events in the global aluminium recycling business that we've seen this week, one is the news of Ball Corporation creating 90 percent recycled contents. Also, the news of Hawaiian Airlines, the largest operator of commercial flights to and from the Hawaiian Islands in the United States, using recyclable aluminium water bottles in place of plastic bottles, clearly shows that the industry is slowly shifting towards a more sustainable approach. Aluminium recycling has a number of significant environmental and economic benefits. Hydro has started construction of a state-of-the-art aluminium recycling mill in Cassopolis, Michigan. With a crew of roughly 70 persons, production will commence in 2023. Apart from this, Major League Baseball (MLB) and National Football League (NFL) clubs, Anheuser-Busch, a St. Louis-based brewer and beverage company, has formed a "multi-sports league cooperation aimed at minimising waste on game day."
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Aeropods, a company run by businessmen Kevin Regan and Shane Thornton hailing from Leitrim has introduced a phenomenal idea of turning old aeroplanes into living pods for human occupation. The duo has a water services company but this particular business is bringing in the bucks for them as the demand for sustainable living is high. Aluminium alloys are broadly utilized in the manufacturing of aircraft fuselages and other engineering structures and compounds in which lightweight and corrosion resistance are highly desired, so they are usually taken apart from one end to the other and then the parts are individually sent for recycling.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/old-airplanes-to-transform-into-homes-with-innovations-by-aeropods-in-ireland-79136
To infuse sustainability in our daily lives, Dencrus, proprietary brand of Amwoodo Eco-Products Pvt., has launched a new collection of oral care, which is biodegradable and endlessly recyclable at the same time. After working on producing sustainable products for the past three years, Dencrus has unveiled bamboo toothbrushes upcycled from aluminium beverage cans. The combination of bamboo heads used in the toothbrush and aluminium handle makes the product endlessly recyclable and one-of-a kind.
On 19th April, the global leader providing infinitely recyclable aluminium beverage packaging and aluminium recycler and supplier Novelis publicized that the Ball Aluminum Cup™ is now created of 90% recycled content. It has been stated that this evolution model the Ball Aluminum Cup’s infinite recyclability by reducing its carbon footprint, therefore further positioning the product as a sustainable solution for packaging waste challenges across the sports and entertainment, food service, retail and beverage industries.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/ball-corporation-novelis-inc-elevates-recycled-content-of-the-ball-aluminum-cup-to-90-79172
Founded in 1981, Real Alloy is the global market leader in third-party aluminium recycling and specification alloy making. It converts aluminum scrap and by-products into reusable aluminum. Real Alloy has two plants, both in Coldwater, one on Garfield Road and another situated at Fillmore Road. Tuesday, this week, the Fillmore plant constructed in the south celebrated yet another year of zero safety incidents while the Garfield Road plant has a few more months in hand before it can rejoice for the same.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/aluminium-recycling-company-real-alloy-records-zero-safety-incidents-for-one-whole-year-79198
The aluminium packaging recycling organisation Alupro has made public the appointment of Martin Hyde as sustainability and public affairs manager. Hyde has remarkable experience in sustainability, legislation and environmental policy as he is joining the company from the producer compliance scheme Comply Direct Ltd. However, during his six-year tenure at Comply Direct, he was very much responsible for delivering consultancy on the packaging, waste electricals, recycling, batteries, carbon, ESG and net-zero to a diverse member portfolio.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/martin-hyde-joins-alupro-in-the-managerial-capacity-of-sustainability-and-public-affairs-79201
The largest operator of commercial flights to and from the U.S. state of Hawaii, Hawaiian Airlines is offering recyclable aluminium water bottles to replace plastic containers. The Honolulu-based commercial airline is on a run to minimize plastic waste and make it happen by partnering with Jason Mamoa's founded water company Mananalu.
Romco Group, located in London and with operations in Nigeria and other African countries, has announced its "most ambitious capex programme to date" for this year, as it seeks to build on record revenues in 2021. Romco in its March quarterly report stated that 2021 was a great year of progress during which it had recycled 18,000 tonnes of aluminium and earned $29.4 million.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/romco-group-announces-its-most-awaited-expansion-for-2022-79175
Anheuser-Busch, a St. Louis-based brewer and beverage maker, has created a "multi-sports league partnership aimed at reducing waste on game day" with Major League Baseball (MLB) and National Football League (NFL) teams. According to the beverage corporation, the National Recycling League will use the size and reach of the brewer's professional sports teams and league affiliations to enhance how the beverage industry promotes recycling.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/anheuser-busch-launches-programme-for-recycling-awareness-79181
Over the preceding three weeks, the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC) has collected a total of US$125,508 in donated bottles and aluminium cans with the help of residents around the state to aid Ukrainians in need via Oregon's Bottle Bill. The event took place from March 21 through April 10. Residents donated US$75,508 worth of Oregon bottles and aluminium cans at a 10-cent redemption rate, with the balance matched by the OBRC.
To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/obrc-collects-us125-508-by-donating-aluminium-cans-for-ukrainian-relief-fund-79183
In Cassopolis, Michigan, Hydro has begun building of a state-of-the-art aluminium recycling factory. Production will begin in 2023 with a workforce of about 70 people. The mill will produce 120,000 tonnes of low-carbon aluminium extrusion ingot per year once it is fully operational. A total of USD 150 million is scheduled to be invested.
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