Nespresso is expanding its aluminium coffee capsule recycling network across New Zealand, adding 25 JB Hi-Fi stores as collection points and bringing the total number of participating retail locations to 138. The move gives coffee drinkers more places to return used capsules, helping make recycling a little easier after that final, satisfying sip. The new collection points join existing locations at Briscoes and Noel Leeming stores. The expansion also complements other return options available through Nespresso, including its boutiques, public collection points, NZ Post drop-off locations and courier collections from customers’ homes. The aim is to make returning used capsules more convenient, recognising that a single collection method will not work for everyone. For those who enjoy...
Europe’s recycled aluminium industry is an important component of the global secondary aluminium supply chain, with Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom (UK) representing key national markets. Production across the European region stood at nearly 6 million tonnes in 2023, supported by established scrap recovery systems, industrial recycling capacity and demand for recycled metal. Russia also contributes to the regional landscape through secondary aluminium production units concentrated in several industrial centres. According to AL Circle’s analysis in its report, “ World Recycled ALuminium Market Analysis Industry Forecast ”, the four countries present different market structures, from Germany’s substantial recycling capacity and Italy’s scrap-based production to the UK’s organised...
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Schools across America recycled more than 4.5 million aluminum beverage cans in the second year of a national recycling competition sponsored by the U.S. can industry—nearly double last year’s effort. The Great American Can Roundup raised $100,591 for school activities and local charities across the country. More than 790 schools from all 50 states participated in the second annual contest, which runs each year from Nov. 15 (America Recycles Day) to April 22 (Earth Day). “By any measure, this year’s program was a tremendous success,” said Robert Budway, president of the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), the trade association representing can makers and their suppliers. “These students recycled more than 65 tons of cans. Their hard work not only helped protect the environment, it raised...
Three key regions of the world; North America, Europe and China, are displaying three fairly different outlooks for traders of nonferrous scrap metal. The North American market, especially the United States, is in fairly decent shape. Manufacturing has steadily improved, and movement and prices for most nonferrous metals have held up. China, which has generated significant concern as the country has been showing signs of slowing down, continues to be somewhat active for copper and stainless steel, although there are mixed signals for some metals. The European market, which has been struggling with economic problems in many pockets, is proving to be the most challenging region for the scrap metal industry. Overall, most nonferrous metals are in a bit of a tough patch, with the continuing...
Western Metals Recycling, a Utah-based subsidiary of Nucor, on Wednesday will open a 24,000-square-foot drive-through metals recycling facility at its headquarters, 4201 W. 700 South in Salt Lake City. The recycling center will buy ferrous scrap, as well as common household nonferrous scrap metal items such as aluminum, copper and brass products. Nonferrous is a term that refers to metals other than iron and steel. To use the facility, those with metals to recycle need only drive up, take their recyclables out of their vehicles and weigh the materials. A receipt will be issued that can be used at an ATM-like machine at the facility that dispenses cash. Western is one of the largest scrap brokers/processors in the country. It employs 300 and operates nine recycling facilities in Utah,...
The young and old winners of the environmental competition Tea Light Hunt are mesmerised by the sight of used tea cups transforming into frying pans! They were greeted on Friday by local school musicians, three managers on a field trip and a magician who turned tea lights into frying pans, when they visited Hydro's recycling facility in Holmestrand. According to Norsk Hydro ASA, it was a magical experience for young and old. Did you know that used aluminium tea light cups can be processed into drink cans and frying pans? Over 26,000 school children know that – those who participated in the nationwide environmental competition, Tea Light Hunt. From Finnmark to Holmestrand To become Norwegian champions in the Tea Light Hunt, three girls from Sørvær School in Finnmark each collected 6,092...
According to China Customs that China imported 210 thousand tons of aluminum scrap in April decreased 4.5% compared with March, then from January to April imported 784 thousand tons totally decreased 1.5% yoy. The high import cost and weak demand in secondary aluminum industry were the main reasons that caused declined in aluminum scrap import. Owing to lack in aluminum scrap supply in domestic China need to import large quantity of aluminum scrap for the production of secondary aluminum. At the same time China cast aluminum alloy export mainly chose processing trade style, thus secondary aluminum enterprises also need to import aluminum scrap to ensure export. But in this year China import less aluminum scrap when compared with former years. It is learned that aluminum price ratio...
David Stockdale used almost 500 aluminium horseshoes to create his popular sculpture Flying Without Wings. It was the first time the Calista sculptor had worked with recycled materials and he says it will not be the last. PICTURE GALLERY | Stockdale, who has long had an interest in horse sculptures, said the aluminium shoes all came from racehorses and his artwork was designed to re-create the poetry in motion of a racehorse in full flight. He said the effect was like flying without wings and he hoped the impression of flight and movement came across from the sculpture. "I wanted to re-create the feeling of being on a horse or even just watching a horse galloping," he said. It is Stockdale's first entry in the hugely popular annual Castaways Sculpture Awards, with the giant horse now...
A grass-roots organization wants to see more recyclables going into the city’s new green totes. Members of the newly formed Buffalo Recycling Alliance said they want to help the city encourage recycling and reduction of waste by raising awareness. “We’re at kind of an exciting moment, where we have seen a lot of progress lately,” said Sam Magavern, co-director of the Partnership for the Public Good, one of the founding members of the city’s efforts. “We think once people learn how easy recycling is, and how beneficial it is in saving taxpayer money, protecting the environment and creating jobs, we will meet the national average and then exceed it.” The city rolled out larger recycling totes at the beginning of the year, and with more items now accepted for recycling, the city has seen...
China's total imports of scrap aluminum stayed high at 2.686 million mt in 2011, though falling 5.9% from a year earlier. As domestic scrap aluminum recycling increases, Chinese aluminum recycling businesses now use more domestically produced aluminum scrap. On the other side, the increase in secondary aluminum production in China led to stronger demand for the scrap. China’s scrap aluminum supply structure will change in the future and the use of aluminum scrap will become more widespread. Under these circumstances, SMM has launched China Scrap Aluminum Industry Chain Analysis 2011 to help market players understand the current status and development prospect of scrap aluminum supply and demand, accurately grasp aluminum scrap price changes and obtain comprehensive understanding of the...
The Central Park Conservancy, an internationally recognized leader in park management and restoration, has been awarded a $500,000 grant from Alcoa Foundation and an in-kind donation of aluminum valued at $140,000 from Alcoa AA -0.65% to design a sustainable waste management system, to increase recycling and make trash removal in the Park more efficient. The system is expected to set a new standard in how waste is handled in the world's busiest urban parks. Waste management is a crucial part of caring for Central Park; since 1980, the number of annual Park visitors has tripled to nearly 40 million, and almost 2,000 tons of non-recyclable waste were removed by the Central Park Conservancy in 2010 alone. The system will include the replacement of existing waste and recycling receptacles in...
As testimony continues on Ohio Senate Bill 294, the aluminum industry is working with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and key legislative offices to promote environmental protection, good governance and business. In a recent statement before the Ohio House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, state Senator Tim Schaffer (R-31) remarked that the legislation's goal was "to provide reforms that ensure a business friendly climate while continuing to protect the environment." State Senator Schaffer and his office have been actively engaged in conversation with the OEPA and various industries, including the aluminum industry on areas in the legislation that could limit business opportunities. The coalition is working with members of the governor's administration, OEPA Director,...
The Emirates Environmental Group conducted a Can Collection Drive today in each of the seven Emirates and saw the active participation of government departments, educational institutions, private organizations as well as individuals and families. "EEG has been conducting this campaign for the last 15 years to educate the public that emptied cans are not waste materials but valuable raw materials that must be diverted from landfills. Action days such as this one can only be described as an amalgamation of environmentalism and volunteerism in the people of the country. It is during events such as this that we truly see the spirit of the UAE come together for the singular cause of environmental protection," said EEG Chairperson Habiba Al Marashi. This year, EEG was successful in collecting...
By holding manufacturers responsible for products at the end of their lifecycle, extended producer responsibility (EPR), or product stewardship, has long helped European countries with their waste diversion efforts. The concept has also caught on in Canada, Latin America and Asia, but until recently has been little more than a foreign buzzword in the United States. EPR, however, is now gaining support as companies realise that improved management of disposables, rather than an annoyance, can be a money saver and even a revenue generator. Alcoa, a leading aluminium processor in the US and 30 other countries, has long supported recycling. According to the company, 95% less energy is required to make a can out of recycled aluminium rather than virgin raw material. While aluminium represents...
Yesterday, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley signed into law a measure that will increase access to recycling in multifamily dwellings. Under Maryland law, an apartment building or condominium containing more than ten dwellings is required to have recycling available to residents. "Recycling is the easiest way for everyone to 'go green' in their daily lives and we applaud those involved in the passage of this law," said Heidi Brock, president of the Aluminum Association. "Access to recycling in multifamily units has been a regular challenge for recycling experts; this law will certainly increase the recycling rate and the long-term sustainability of Maryland." The measure was introduced in the House of Delegates by Delegate Stephen W. Lafferty; the Senate companion bill (S 308) was...
A drive to collect and recycle aluminium cans will be held on Saturday across the country. Residents can take stockpiles of cans between 8:30am and noon in support of the campaign, organised by the Emirates Environmental Group. The event has been held since 1997 and has ensured that more than 150 metric tonnes of aluminium cans were recycled. Once cans are collected they are melted and turned into metal bars. Recycled aluminium can be used to produce cars, plane parts and even new beverage cans For location details visit www.eeg-uae.org
MHM Metals Limited announced Australian aluminium operations. Financial Results; MHM’s Australian aluminium subsidiary Alreco Private Limited delivered Gross Quarterly Cash Receipts of USD 1,012,764 million with a Gross Quarterly Operating Surplus of USD 12,237. Alreco also had trade receivables of USD 1,261,849 million at March 31st 2011. A total of 3,647 tonnes of salt cake and non salt cake and 937 tonnes of dross were received during the quarter. During the reporting period Alreco continued with process improvements and changes to the plant circuitry. These improvements have resulted in the plant being capable of operating with reduced personnel, lower operating costs and lower maintenance costs. It has been deemed appropriate to regard a majority of the expenses incurred by the...
The students of Willow Springs Elementary celebrated Earth Day by giving the school a gift that will be around for a long time — they planted a tree. A plaque in the cement near the tree will commemorate the event for future generations by crediting the sixth-grade graduating class of 2012 for making it happen. "We need to think of a good way to remind ourselves that we don’t inherit the world from our parents, we borrow it from our children," said Mark Besendorfer, the sixth-grade teacher who came up with the idea for the tree planting at the April 20 event. The students raised about $150 to purchase the tree by collecting and recycling aluminum cans. "We did a little mathematics to show how much energy we saved, and the kids learned a lot about how important it is to conserve and...
Following are comments on London Metal Exchange rules for delivering industrial metals from stockpiles and on aluminum demand by Philip Martens, chief executive officer of Novelis Inc. Martens spoke yesterday in an interview in Abu Dhabi. Novelis, an Atlanta-based unit of Hindalco Industries Ltd. (HNDL), recycles about 40 billion aluminum beverage cans a year, according to its website. On LME rules: “The offloading rate that’s been introduced in April has a small incremental benefit. There has to be some aggressive offloading rate that has to be introduced. “It’s hard to consider legal action. The only action we really can take is to be vocal about what we see. “You have that amount of inventory stockpiled, tied up in financing arrangements, and then you have a backlog in demand that...
US-based aluminum rolled products maker Novelis (NYSE: NVL) will invest US$400mn in Brazil to raise production capacity to meet the expected increase in domestic consumption to 4.5Mt/y by 2025, senior VP and president of Novelis South America, Marco Palmieri, said at the V international aluminum congress held in São Paulo. "The industry also needs to be alert to primary aluminum supply. Big industrial players can ensure it by increasing recycling in their plants. However, the small manufacturing industry may have trouble obtaining it," Palmieri said. To reach the projected growth, the sector will require substantial investments in the period - more than 63bn reais (US$33.9bn) - to expand the entire local aluminum transformation chain, both primary and recycled, according to national...
