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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Josh White is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cano Water, the world's first canned water brand, founded in 2015. Josh has spoken extensively about his battles with ADHD and feeling different while growing up - and prides himself on embodying the brand's "Don't Bottle It" attitude. He is passionate about...
In a recent move, Cajuina São Geraldo, a beverage company from Ceará in northeastern Brazil, collaborated with CANPACK to launch its flagship cashew soda, São Geraldo, in 350ml infinitely recyclable aluminium cans for the first time. Previously, the drink was only available in glass or PET bottles;...
It is startling that Cleanaway's latest Recycling Behaviours Report for 2024 shows Australians need more confidence in recycling their waste. The report indicates that two in five Australians harbour doubts about whether their waste is being recycled appropriately. Additionally, 18 per cent of...
Suez UK, a pioneer in waste management through sustainable solutions and innovative technologies, has reportedly partnered with Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, to revolutionise aerosol cans recycling in the United Kingdom. Their primary focus is accelerating recycling rates...
Since initiating their partnership last year, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and RECAPP, Veolia's digital recycling solution, have completed over 14,000 collections from schools and homes. About the collaboration The collaboration, aimed at fostering aluminium recycling among UAE youth, began with...
Since partnering in late 2023, KPMG in Qatar employees have collected nearly 9,000 plastic bottles and aluminium cans, saving over 1,300 kg of CO2 emissions. Each week, KPMG employees collect, on average, around 300 bottles and cans, and the numbers are growing. This partnership showcases the...
Paul Villinski's solo exhibition "Flight Patterns" at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park uses found objects such as aluminium cans, bottles, knives, and vinyl records to explore various interpretations of flight. Drawing from his background as a licensed pilot, Villinski frames the...
Recorp Aluminium, New Zealand's most progressive can-manufacturing company founded and funded by the country's brightest beverage container specialists, is on the brink of launching its $100 million-plus facility into operation in South Auckland. The founder and chairman of the company, former Air...
The Coca-Cola system in Thailand, which includes ThaiNamthip Corporation Limited, HaadThip plc, and Coca-Cola (Thailand) Ltd., has expanded its 'Coke Recycle Me with Trash Lucky' campaign for the fourth consecutive year. The campaign highlights the importance of recycling aluminium cans and plastic...
Yango, the international ride-hailing service, has partnered with Sparklo, a global cleantech company revolutionising the recycling industry. As part of this collaboration, Sparklo users in Dubai can redeem points for 10 per cent and 20 per cent discounts on their Yango rides. Points are collected...
The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce Foundation has expanded its aluminium can recycling program to help fund the BG Boom Festival and Fireworks. BG Boom, the annual Independence Day celebration for the Bowling Green community, will be held on July 3, 2024. The event will feature a festival at the...
The first national litter survey by Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) since the government's introduction of a deposit return scheme has shown a decrease in aluminium cans and plastic bottles on Irish streets, leading to an overall improvement in litter levels. There has been an almost 30 per...
On June 24, 2024, KPS Capital Partners, LP announced an agreement for its portfolio firm, Eviosys, to be acquired by Sonoco Products Company, a leading global entity in sustainable packaging headquartered in Hartsville, South Carolina. The acquisition is valued at €3.615 billion (approximately $3.9...
According to a report, North America’s aluminium cans market is poised to grow at a compound growth rate of 3.3 per cent during 2023-32. Thus, from US$16.4 billion in 2023, North America’s aluminium cans market is expected to reach US$22 billion. Currently, the demand for aluminium cans in North...
Colleagues from Every Can Counts are gearing up for the upcoming Red Bull Soapbox Race on Saturday, June 22nd, at Alexandra Palace. With the aim to draw attention towards the topic of recycling and how aluminium plays a vital role in it, Every Can Counts will be competing against 55 other teams...
Powys County Council has launched a new campaign to boost kerbside recycling rates by encouraging households to recycle their metal packaging. This includes items such as food and drink cans, aluminium foil and trays, empty aerosols, and metal screw tops. The 'MetalMatters' programme, led by the...
Ball Corporation, the global leader in innovative aluminium packaging, has unlocked another significant milestone by powering its Brazilian operations with 100 per cent renewable energy, six years ahead of its global deadline. About the accomplishment This was accomplished by purchasing renewable...
American Beverage announced a generous $25,000 grant to Atlanta-based nonprofit Live Thrive in an effort to enhance recycling capabilities . This is not just a grant, it's a game-changer. This funding is earmarked for new equipment at Live Thrive's Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) in...
