From October 6 to 8, 2026, STEINERT will provide a comprehensive insight into the future of aluminium sorting. Closing the aluminium loop requires both high throughput and melt-ready quality. As demand for high-grade recycled aluminium continues to grow, STEINERT is advancing its sorting systems on...
BAMA is bringing together the aerosol industry to develop a more consistent recycling message and strengthen consumer understanding of aerosol sustainability. The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) is calling for industry-wide collaboration to improve how aerosol recycling is...
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According to the data released by the Shanghai Metals Market, China’s secondary aluminium producers’ operating rates increased by 6.6 percentage points month-on-month in September to stand at 59.6 per cent. In August 2020, China’s secondary aluminium operating rates were 53.1 per cent gaining 2.8...
In the 21st century, Vietnam is in a period of being integrated into the global economy. Almost all Vietnamese enterprises are small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The government has targeted a 2 to 2.5% economic growth for 2020 with an aim of 6.5% in 2021. The latest figures from the Ministry of...
On 20 th October’20, The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) released global aluminium recycling data. According to figures from the IAI, recycling of just one aluminium can conserve enough energy to recharge up to 20 mobile phones, while global aluminium recycling saves enough energy every...
Oman is heavily dependent on oil and gas resources, which generates between and 68% and 85% of government revenue, depending on fluctuations in commodity prices. The key components of the government's diversification strategy are tourism, shipping and logistics, mining, manufacturing, and...
Dutch furniture and interior designer Richard Hutten worked with award-winning design label for contract furniture and office furniture, Lensvelt to develop 27,000 new seats for Amsterdam's Schiphol airport that make use of the building's existing resources. According to Richard Hutten, this:...
The economy of Denmark is a modern mixed economy with comfortable living standards, a high level of government services and transfers, and a high dependence on foreign trade. As a small open economy, Denmark generally advocates a liberal trade policy, and its exports, as well as imports, make up...
Panama has been the fastest-growing economy in Latin America over the past two decades, benefiting from the activity of the canal, the Colon free trade zone (CFZ) and its role as an international banking centre and regional financial hub. The economy of Panama is based mainly on the services...
Eamon Michael Ryan, an Irish Green Party politician, has reportedly proposed a new idea to give people 20 cents a can for returning their empties. Ryan, who has also served as a Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport, is proposing the idea to boost...
Bulgaria is ranked 19th among 45 countries in the Europe region, and its overall score is just above the regional average and well above the world average. Bulgaria has been making steady progress in economic freedom for more than a decade, and this year, its economy has finally entered the ranks...
South Korea's imports of aluminium scrap from the US stood at 24,600 tonnes in July, with a year-on-year increase of 25.5%. South Korea had imported 19,600 tonnes in July 2019. On a month-on-month comparison, imports rose 14% from 21,600 tonnes in June 2020, as updated by the US Census Bureau....
Visy, the global leader in packaging and resource recovery achieved record growth in August, as consumers switching from plastic packaging to aluminium among others. Visy said: “Sales in August were up by a third on the same month in the previous year, and by 28% over the July figure.” The company...
The US exports of aluminium scrap stood at 158,000 tonnes in July 2020, with a year-on-year increase of 3.95%, according to the latest report from the US Geological Survey. On a month-on-month comparison, exports climbed by 5.33% from June’s export volume of 150,000 tonnes. The US exported 1.010...
The European Aluminium web workshop on investing in better collection and sorting of used aluminium packaging for recycling stressed enough on the importance of the Circular Economy. Many speakers spoke about the need for more investment into the complete cycle of aluminium packaging, sorting and...
The growth of aluminium cans in the global market seems to be becoming insurmountable owing to the factors like disposable income of people, changing lifestyle, and evolving consumer preferences. Continuous shifts from plastic bottles to aluminium cans have triggered the demand further. Initiatives...
According to the latest data shared by the US Geological Survey, India imported 21,700 tonnes of aluminium scrap from the United States in July 2020 versus 12,800 tonnes in June. This means India secured 8,900 tonnes or 69.53 per cent more scrap in July than the previous month. The USGS data found...
Viridor has extended dry mixed recycling contract with Kent County Council for a further 12 months. The new £6.2-million contract covers more than 62,000 tonnes of recycling, including glass, paper, card, household plastics and aluminium cans from Ashford, Maidstone, Swale, Gravesham, Dartford and...
Azelio, the Swedish game-changing firm towards the future of solar energy and Stena Aluminum, the leading producer of aluminium alloys from recycled material in the Nordic region are planning to enter into a long-term global collaboration that aims to accomplish Azelio’s energy storage units by...
Recycling initiative Every Can Counts launches new recycling-themed filter game on Instagram and Facebook in a Recycle Week 2020. Every Can Counts’ new AR filter game “Catch ‘Em If You Can” to encourage drink can recycling. It offers players the chance to win a PlayStation 5. Chris Latham-Warde,...
