Germany’s aluminium scrap trade showed signs of recovery in the first half of 2026, with exports to the world reaching 616,000 tonnes, up 4.58 per cent from 589,000 tonnes in H1 2025. The increase was even more pronounced against the second half of 2025, with H1 2026 shipments rising 7.50 per cent...
Emirates Global Aluminium has completed its acquisition of an 80 per cent stake in Italy's Eco Green, strengthening its aluminium scrap collection, sorting and recycling network across Europe. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is expanding its aluminium recycling business in Europe with the completed...
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The United States aluminium scrap exports in August 2023 recorded a month-on-month hike of 6,000 tonnes or 3.47 per cent to 179,000 tonnes, according to the US Census Bureau data. In July 2023, the export volume was 173,000 tonnes, down by 3.89 per cent from 180,000 tonnes in June. The downfall in...
Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) enthusiastically reported that it collected 11,254 kg of aluminium cans for recycling from all over the United Arab Emirates in its 27th cycle of "Can Collection Drive" on Sunday, November 5, under the theme "Say 'Yes' to Can Recycling, 'No' to Carbon Emissions"....
Crown Holdings (Crown) and Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP), two world-renowned aluminium beverage can manufacturers, have collaborated to finance a new grant for can-capture technology at two different material recovery facilities (MRF) in San Jose and Elkhart. This installation is expected to gather...
The "Aluminium for Aluminium" initiative aims to gather enough aluminium cans to get new bleachers for the gymnasium. The objective is to achieve a cumulative total of one million cans. According to Principal Jill Johnson, it is quite likely that the wooden bleachers have been in existence since...
The Aluminium Association of India has reportedly asked for the immediate implementation of a 10 per cent customs duty on aluminium scrap imports to safeguard the domestic metal industry from low-quality scrap dumping. According to the apex body representing aluminium producers, the current 2.5 per...
The world of acquired habits is quite interesting. Due to one habit of yours, an entire industry, from the ideation of products to the procurement of raw materials and the disposal of used goods, comes into existence. Though some habits are harmful to your health, there are a few that have mild...
Every Can Counts Greece (Kathe Kouti Metrai) has launched a pilot campaign in partnership with the Municipality of Antiparos to assess citizen participation and return rates within the context of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). The campaign has been launched at Antiparos Island, educating people...
As per reports, the Indian imported aluminium scrap market has lately experienced an increasing trend in pricing, indicating a jump in futures contracts and price changes made by key industry participants. However, domestic demand has remained low, mostly due to the upcoming Diwali...
The can-collecting campaign organised by Vigo County CASA has surpassed initial projections, resulting in an overwhelming number of aluminium cans collected. As a consequence, Sugar Creek Scrap has reached its capacity for accepting more cans until the year 2023. The initiation of the can...
The world-renowned aluminium beverage can makers Crown Holdings (Crown) and Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) have joined hands to fund a new grant for can-capture equipment at two assorted material recovery facilities (MRF) in San Jose and Elkhart. It is estimated that this latest installation will be...
Budweiser Brewing Co APAC Ltd, the largest beer company in the Asia-Pacific in respect to sales revenue, has reportedly launched a 'Can-to-Can' recycling programme in China to boost the activity of aluminium cans recycling. The objective is to increase the use of recycled aluminium in cans to reach...
Lancaster City Council is launching a new coffee pod recycling scheme in collaboration with Podback to assist citizens in recycling old coffee pods. The coffee pod recycling programme, implemented in collaboration with Podback, a non-profit recycling business, aligns with the council's dedication...
Ipswich Borough Council has installed eight new bins at the Ipswich Town Centre devoted to aluminium cans and plastic bottle recycling, thanks to the #InTheLoop grant money. The new type of bins, installed in Autumn 2023, are part of an on-street recycling effort with eye-catching designs to...
Gränges announced establishing a joint venture with Shandong Innovation Group (SIG) on March 31, 2023 , to construct a recycling and casting facility in the hydroelectricity-abundant province of Yunnan, China. This collaborative project, aligning with Gränges' commitment to sustainability, safety,...
Panda Ireland, a subsidiary of the Beauparc group, has made significant progress in their aluminium recycling efforts at their Ballymount materials recycling facility (MRF) by implementing four advanced robots. These robots have proven to be a game-changer by delivering numerous benefits, including...
Benfleet Scrap Co. Ltd, a scrap metal recycling specialist based in Essex, southeast England, has reportedly secured the latest and most advanced metal sorting equipment from TOMRA, called the X-TRACT™ unit, for its new metal recycling plant in Benfleet. The new plant in Benfleet is one of the...
To enhance aluminium recycling at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Ball Aluminium Cups and Denver Arts & Venues have announced the installation of a Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) on the Top Plaza. The machine went live at Red Rocks on October 2, 2023, and will remain there until November 12, 2023. Since...
The Recycling Partnership (TRP), headquartered in Washington, has conferred 2023 Aluminium Can Capture Grants upon four recycling facility operators as part of its Aluminium Recycling Initiative. This strategic effort is dedicated to enhancing the collection and recycling of aluminium cans,...
