According to SMM survey statistics, the operating rate of the secondary aluminium alloy industry in September was 35.0 per cent, up 3.1 percentage points M-o-M but down 6.7 percentage points Y-o-Y. Industry production continued its recovery trend, but the overall operating level remained below the same period last year. On the demand side, September marked the traditional peak consumption season, with downstream orders recovering from August. End-use demand from automobiles and other sectors improved marginally, but the peak season effect has yet to fully materialise. According to CAAM data, automobile production in September was 2.99 million units, up 11.4 per cent M-o-M but down 8.7 per cent Y-o-Y. NEV production was 1.814 million units, up 12.2 per cent Y-o-Y. CAAM noted that China's...
Europe’s aluminium scrap exports to the US have risen by 243 per cent, highlighting a growing concern over the continent’s access to strategic raw materials as it pursues recycling, decarbonisation and industrial competitiveness. Evangelos Mytilineos, Executive Chairman of METLEN, raised the issue, linking scrap outflows to the broader challenges facing European industry, energy security and strategic autonomy. Aluminium scrap outflows raise industrial concerns Mytilineos referred to the contrasting US tariff treatment of aluminium products, i.e., a 50 per cent tariff on primary aluminium, compared with zero tariff on scrap . With European aluminium scrap exports to the US increasing by 243 per cent, he questioned whether Europe could strengthen its industrial base while allowing valuable...
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In an effort to boost the recycling of materials like aluminium and plastic, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) is all set to roll out reverse vending machines around the Emirate. The new devices are installed in ADNOC Distribution retail service stations, malls, the Corniche, and other popular tourist destinations. The reverse vending machine (RVM) will recycle packaging materials like aluminium cans and plastic, urging the citizens to recycle promoting sustainability. To use the vending machines, one needs to download the Go Recapp app, where they need to scan the aluminium cans or plastic bottles before dropping them to the RVM. The app will keep track of the deposits automatically, and users will receive points depending on the weight of the products placed. These points may be...
Stellantis, the proprietary brand for Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall, has partnered with metal recycling firm Galloo to improve its circular economy and achieve its net zero targets by 2038. The joint venture involves purchasing and refurbishing aluminium parts from end-of-life vehicles that have been involved in crashes. The initiative is set to launch in France, Belgium and Luxembourg later this year and will expand to the UK in the future. The programme will collect end-of-life vehicles through authorised treatment facilities to recover parts for "reuse, remanufacture and recycling." The senior vice president for a global circular economy, Stellantis , Alison Jones, narrated: "Making it easy for customers to recycle their end-of-life vehicles is a crucial element to reduce the...
The domestic aluminium scrap market remained stable. Price alternations by important industry participants had little impact on the market. Stress grade scrap was recorded at INR 163,000 per tonne, while utensil prices were INR 173,500 per tonne exy-Delhi. As a result, transactions remained mild, and sellers grew more cautious, taking a wait-and-see strategy to analyse the situation. However, given the present scarcity in northern sections, prices may see a minor increase soon. Imported aluminium scrap prices entering India, on the other hand, saw significant swings. Specific grades had huge rises of up to $40 per tonne this week, while others saw decreases of up to $10 per tonne W-o-W. The domestic nonferrous scrap market remained unstable, owing to low to moderate transactional...
Recycling aluminium is one of the most fundamental options for reducing carbon emissions as primary aluminium production is energy intensive and complicated. Rising concerns about Global Warming have insisted entities adopt more sustainable methods. Still, last week there was a daring revelation as we saw Brazil has successfully recycled 100 per cent of the 390,200 tonnes of aluminium cans sold last year in the country, which kicks up the notch a bit. Under a joint venture between Enval, Greenback Recycling Technologies Ltd., and Nestlé México SA de CV, Mexico received its first fully operational recycling plant for separating aluminium from plastic laminates. TOMRA released its latest LIBS technology equipped AUTOSORT™ PULSE sorting machine for separately recycling aluminium alloys....
The Ohio State University and Audubon Metals have agreed to work together to advance technology that could increase the use of recycled aluminium alloys. Audubon Metals has plants in Kentucky and Texas and produces secondary aluminium alloys from aluminium scrap, which it then delivers to die casters in the U.S. and abroad. Professor Alan Luo has instigated a team of researchers to develop a way to produce secondary aluminium alloys for use in structural die-casting applications. Primary aluminium, produced through mining and smelting, is currently used in structural applications in the automotive industry because secondary aluminium alloys can contain contaminants like iron that reduce their mechanical properties, the Ohio State University clarifies. However, secondary aluminium alloys...
Alupro's executive director, Tom Giddings, will be a part of this year's Environmental Packaging Summit, which will be held on the 13th and 14th of June at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham. He will discuss the parameters required to reach an 'aluminium-friendly' Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). Tom will participate in a DRS panel discussion to explore the recent developments in all four countries as part of the conference agenda. The two-day event, organised by Packaging News, will address a variety of themes, such as sustainable packaging, regulation, and industry participation. While EPR changes and DRS legislation will be a major emphasis on both days, day one will include many net zero workshops. In contrast, day two will concentrate primarily on the entire supply chain and industry...
Big Agnes, light-weight sleeping bags, tents, and sleeping pads manufacturer, in partnership with DAC, tent poles manufacturer, will reportedly use the first-of-its-kind DAC E1 recycled tent pole hub made of 25 per cent to 30 per cent of post-consumer recycled aluminium. Big Agnes will start including DAC E1 recycled hub into selected tent pole sets but will expand the recycled item's use later. Bill Gamber, Big Agnes co-founder/president, said: "We share a vision with DAC for expanding the use of recycled, more sustainably sourced materials, and the E1 hub is a perfect example of their tenacity and focus. Big Agnes looks forward to incorporating the E1 recycled hub into our tents starting this year." The manufacturing process for recycled hubs saves 80 to 90 per cent of greenhouse gas...
Every Can Counts (ECC) has launched its newest brand collaboration with Pernod Ricard UK, a major wine and spirits firm. Under this initiative, Pernod Ricard will engage with ECC, other drink can manufacturers, and a broader recycling sector to increase awareness of the need for recycling. Pernod Ricard UK will offer cash to Every Can Counts as part of the collaboration to assist the program's aim of increasing recycling rates throughout the UK. As its ready-to-drink beverage line expands, it incorporates circular design elements into its goods, such as using endlessly recyclable aluminium packaging. During the summer of 2023, Pernod Ricard UK and Every Can Counts will conduct a series of combined event activations, with Every Can Counts supporting various sample campaigns and festival...
Imported aluminium scrap prices in India have experienced significant volatility, where several grades witnessed a growth of upto $40 per tonne and a decline of up to $10 per tonne for some grades when compared on a W-o-W basis. These fluctuations can be related to the patterns seen on the London Metal Exchange's (LME) three-month futures market, where aluminium prices remained contracted by $40-50 per tonne W-o-W in the previous trading session, at US$2,230-$2,240 per tonne. The LME, however, remained closed on May 29 due to the summer bank holiday. Aluminium stockpiles on the LME increased by 24,580 tonnes Y-o-Y to 579,775 tonnes. Compared to other grades, such as UK Zorba 95/5 or 94/4, and the domestic tense pricing in the northern regions, INR 163,000 per tonne, the price of tense...
Two members of Alupro, a not-for-profit aluminium packaging recycling organisation in the United Kingdom, are reportedly named in the list of 2022/23 Resource Hot 100, an annual poll to choose the best 100 in the recycling industry. They have been recognised as the leading names in the UK recycling industry. Tom Giddings, executive director (#50) and Martin Hyde, sustainability and public affairs manager (#91), have won the positions, contending against broadcasting royalty Sir David Attenborough and circular economy pioneer Dame Ellen MacArthur. Giddings was a new entry for 2023, but Hyde made it for the second year. The latter was named in the 2022 list for his commitment to improving consumer education and influencing legislative change. The annual poll Resource Hot 100 began in 2002....
Brazil has set a new record by recycling 100 per cent of the 390,200 tonnes of aluminium cans sold last year, the highest rate reported since the measurements began in 1990. This outcome strengthens aluminium's position as a more favourable alternative for sustainability and the circular economy. Recicla Latas, the managing entity, consolidated the data following an investigation by the Brazilian Association of Aluminium Cans (ABAL) of the volume of scrap collected and recycled cans and the volume of cans sold informed by the Brazilian Association of Aluminium Can Manufacturers (Abralatas). In 2022, the sales volume of cans fell more than the amount collected. Consequently, the finding implies that inventory consumption in the chain is expected to grow. Aside from the aluminium beverage...
On May 25, Enval Ltd. opened its first fully operational recycling plant in Cuautla, located 70 miles south of Mexico City. The company's technology mainly looks after completely separating aluminium from plastic laminates and recycling them individually. This new facility, worth $3 million, is a joint venture between Enval, Greenback Recycling Technologies Ltd., and Nestlé México SA de CV. Enval's cutting-edge technology will process difficult-to-process plastic-aluminium laminates and convert them into oil feedstock. The companies involved plan to process 6,000 metric tons of flexible packaging in the first year of operation. Enval is also working on additional plants in countries such as Colombia and Germany. Meanwhile, Greenback plans to invest over $100 million in Mexico and create...
Found Energy has created a revolutionary technology that oxidises aluminium with water, transforming stored energy into hydrogen and heat. This novel procedure can work with low-grade and polluted aluminium trash. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Waste Partnership (RECAP) launched a new 'MetalMatters' campaign to encourage metal packaging recycling in the area. #InTheLoopGM, a new campaign emphasising the need for a "circular economy," has been launched in Great Manchester by the Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) organisation, encouraging residents to recycle items such as aluminium cans, jars, and so on at home, as well as reuse and repair wherever possible. Orbex has launched the world's first marketplace for trading globally certified recycled metals to foster a circular economy....
India's aluminium alloy ingot (ADC12) prices declined by INR 3,000 per tonne W-o-W to INR 196,000 per tonne. Due to lower demand, the market witnessed fewer transactions, which maintained prices on a downward trajectory. The downstream sectors, such as die-casting units and car production, are now underperforming. This declining tendency may be seen in many places. Furthermore, the issue gets highly complicated when considering scrap availability in local markets, with large regional variances. Imported scrap prices are now more attractive for the northern area than local rates. Extensive research has found a notable trend in which imported materials may be obtained for around INR 2,000-3,000 per tonne cheaper than local rates. Material exports are now suffering from a significant setback...
Sparsholt Church of England Primary School has been graded excellent by the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) following the inspection on April 28. The curriculum at the elementary school is innovative, and the kids support local and global concerns with compassion. To educate the students about recycling and its importance towards the environment, new aluminium recycling bin have been installed next to the Sparsholt Village Shop. Residents are advised to keep and wash their aluminium foil before bringing it to the collection station to help reduce waste and assist Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. “This school is a truly inspiring place to learn and to work. All members of the school community live out the Christian vision with authenticity and...
Imported aluminium scrap prices in India have recorded significant changes recently. As per the data, this week, some grades of aluminium scrap grew to $55 per tonne, whereas specific grades saw a drop of up to $30 per tonne compared to the previous week. These price changes may be attributable to patterns seen on the London Metal Exchange's (LME) three-month futures market, where aluminium prices remained contracted by $40-50 per tonne W-o-W to $2,220 - $2,230 per tonne. Because trading volume was lower than usual, the market mood remained unsettled. In addition, the lack of major transactions produced uncertainty among players since no concrete offers from medium-size purchasers had been received. As a consequence, participants found it difficult to predict market direction. However,...
The growing demand for recycled aluminium for making beverage cans and other packaging to achieve sustainability has led to a significant rise in the United States aluminium scrap exports to different parts of the world. According to the last data revealed by US Census Bureau, the United States’ aluminium scrap exports in February 2023 recorded a year-on-year surge of 358 per cent from 34,700 tonnes to 159,000 tonnes, thanks to the countries like Malaysia, India, South Korea, and Thailand that dramatically increased their scrap imports from the US. In February 2023, Malaysia, India, South Korea, Thailand, and China were the top five importers of aluminium scrap from the United States, in the particular order. Malaysia, in the said month, imported 31,000 tonnes of scrap from the US...
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Waste Partnership (RECAP) has launched a new campaign titled 'MetalMatters' to promote metal packaging recycling in the region. Households in the areas are being asked to recycle their aluminium wrapping foil and foil trays, food and drink cans, empty aerosols, and metal screw tops to increase kerbside recycling rates. The 'MetalMatters' plan, initiated by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), will combine targeted social media messaging, local radio advertising, and an outdoor advertising campaign to convey the broader advantages of metal packaging recycling. Bryony Rothwell, RECAP waste partnership manager, said, "At RECAP, our goal is to drive recycling rates up and reduce waste by identifying environmentally responsible ways to meet...
