The aluminium industry is entering the second half of 2026 with demand signals moving in different directions. Beverage cans are finding new consumption opportunities in Brazil, extrusion demand remains resilient in key markets, and aluminium producers are benefiting from firmer prices. At the same...
Japanese beverage company Kirin is exploring greater use of recycled and low-carbon aluminium as part of its efforts to reduce emissions from packaging and move towards a more circular packaging system. The company is considering GHG-free aluminium produced using renewable energy, as well as...
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A national competition for collecting aluminium cans while learning about sustainability has sparked a hands-on approach to the environmental study regime of Logan County school students. The competition, which has successfully gathered over 2 million disposed cans, has been organised by Logan...
With global environmental problems and increasing scarcity of resources, effective recycling is more important than ever. Skapa Recycling GmbH, in cooperation with REDWAVE, has made significant progress in aluminium recycling. Using state-of-the-art technology and optimised processes, they are...
East Devon District Council (EDDC) is a happy name that has made the headline for all the right reasons during this Recycling week (October 14 to October 20). The district council of the United Kingdom has a record collection of 250 tonnes of aluminium cans in a year apart from other wastes like...
During the first ten days of Rock in Rio Brazil 2024, held from September 13 to 22 and attracting over 730,000 attendees, Rede Movimento, in partnership with Novelis and the National Association of Recyclable Material Collectors (Ancat), successfully collected and sent over 8 tonnes of aluminium...
The Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan has signed an investment agreement with Ernest Packaging Solutions to build a cutting-edge aluminium beverage can production facility at the Navoi Industrial Development Complex. With an investment of around $100 million, the plant will...
Eco-functional drinks brand Water Almighty has introduced two new aluminium-bottled waters – Mighty Pure and Mighty Minerals – which will be available starting this month. These products are at the forefront of the brand's mission to "transform the bottled water industry with sustainable,...
A massive art installation has been unveiled at Piccadilly Circus, one of London's most iconic locations, to emphasise the importance of recycling. Created by the not-for-profit organisation Every Can Counts (ECC), the artwork features an infinity symbol made from over 1,200 recycled aluminium...
Sparklo, a global cleantech company, has reached a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionise recycling and promote sustainability. Since last year, the company has expanded from 100 to over 300 innovative reverse vending machines (RVMs), known as Sparklomats, installed across the MENA...
India, often hailed as the land of gods and goddesses, has stepped into its vibrant festival season of 2024. This week marks the beginning of the grandest celebration in the eastern part of the country—Durga Puja. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 2021...
United Airlines has made a major transition from plastic wine bottles to aluminium cans, igniting a sustainable shift in response to the growing demand for eco-friendly packaging. United has also introduced an updated wine list for its domestic economy cabin, offering passengers more options,...
An art exhibit crafted from aluminium to resemble two used beer cans, a unique and thought-provoking creation, suffered an unfortunate fate at the LAM museum in Lisse, Netherlands. A misunderstanding by a mechanic led to the exhibit being discarded as trash. The exhibit titled 'All The Good Times...
Every Can Counts (ECC), a not-for-profit communication initiative aimed at achieving a 100 per cent recycling rate for drink cans, is proudly celebrating its 15th anniversary. Established in Birmingham in 2009 as a workplace recycling program, ECC has expanded its reach to 21 countries worldwide,...
Major aluminium organisations from around the world — the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), the Brazilian Association of Aluminum Can Manufacturers (Abralatas), Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), International Aluminium Institute (IAI), and Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) — convened together...
The number 13 might be unlucky in the movies, but in the periodic table, this number represents one of the most sustainable and recyclable metals on earth – aluminium. Aluminium, the name itself resonates with competition, eco-friendly, and other such words in the industry. Coming from an arts...
Nespresso, renowned for its iconic coffee machines, is expanding into the ready-to-drink (RTD) market with the introduction of its first offering, the Master Origins Colombia Ready to Drink Coffee in aluminium cans. The RTD capsule represents a key evolution for the brand, known for its premium...
The Global Beverage Can Circularity Alliance, formed following COP28, is unveiling its global advocacy plan at Climate Week NYC. Developed by Roland Berger, this plan outlines actions, investments, and policies tailored to track the usage of domestic aluminium cans, waste management systems, and...
Coca-Cola's Georgia, the canned coffee brand, has adopted Toyo Seikan's lightest aluminium can, specifically the 185 g products, with mass production starting in August at Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan's Ibaraki and Saitama plants. The Japanese packaging manufacturer (Toyo Seikan) launched its...
Cambio Roasters, under the leadership of Kevin Hartley (former Keurig Chief Innovation Officer), has introduced its revolutionary aluminium coffee pods (Aluminium K-Cups) for Keurig® brewers. This innovative transition from plastic to aluminium marks a major step in sustainability and coffee...
