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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The Netherlands Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has achieved a significant milestone since its inception in 2006. As per the latest information by government officials in a letter from infrastructure minister Vivianne Heijnen, there has been a 33 per cent reduction in the presence of littered aluminium...
A much-awaited partnership between Pepsi MAX and EA SPORTS FC is laying the foreground for the production of aluminium cans and PET bottles with a collaborative logo and footballer images. This Pepsi MAX and EA SPORTS FC alliance is to announce an exciting international campaign that coincides with...
Aluminium cans are the most widely accepted sustainable packaging modules found on the planet, revered for their 100% recyclability and green standards. Beverage cans are constituted out of the purest form of aluminium, which means recycling them results in no or very little material loss, inducing...
Crown Holdings, Inc. has successfully acquired Helvetia Packaging AG, an aluminium beverage can and end manufacturing facility situated in Saarlouis, Germany. With this acquisition, Crown has gained access to Helvetia's existing clientele and associated contracts, in addition to taking on board...
According to a recent study by Crown Holdings, implementing enhanced beverage can recycling practices in six nations can significantly mitigate global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by as much as 60 million metric tonnes by 2030. The possibility of a lower carbon footprint for the beverage can...
Princess Cruises, a subsidiary of Florida-based Carnival Corporation, is vehemently advocating the cause for sustainable development. The company's motto has inspired it to introduce various green initiatives along its flagship watercraft. Proper recycling practices help create a circular economy...
As the world moves towards a greener future, sustainable drives are increasing by the passing hour. The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has recently implemented a financing model to support a robot at one of its material recovery facilities (MRF) located in California, owned by Caglia...
This week, the end user segment has seen exciting advancements. Ball Corporation, a renowned provider of sustainable aluminium packaging, recently released insights on the incredible impact of their exclusive printing technology, Eyeris®. This technology is designed to offer exceptional visual...
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) declared a whopping investment of £ 31 million to incorporate a new high-end canning line at its Wakefield manufacturing unit. This line producing sustainable aluminium beverage cans will be fully optimised and functional by 2024. The new line will have the...
A report has been recently published by Ball Corporation, the global leader in sustainable aluminium packaging, regarding the revolutionary impact of Eyeris®, their exclusive enhanced printing technology for aluminium cans and impact extruded bottles. Eyeris® has the ability to provide unparalleled...
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has implemented a financing model to support a robot at a California material recovery facility (MRF) owned by Caglia Environmental (Caglia). The robot, designed by EverestLabs, utilizes artificial intelligence and robotics to sort single-stream recyclables and...
Purina encourages pet owners to recycle as part of its new #PurinaRecyclesChallenge effort. The initiative aims to tackle the insufficient recycling of aluminium and steel pet food cans despite their inherent recyclability. Based on data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the recycling...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has certified Crown Holdings, Inc. against Performance Standard V2 (2017) for producing aluminium can bodies at Crown Colombiana S.A. production facilities in Tocancipá, Colombia. This is the first facility in Colombia to receive ASI certification. Earlier, Crown’s...
Brazilian Aluminum Association (ABAL) has revealed that aluminium consumption has improved across Brazil, driven by various industrial sectors. According to the survey, aluminium consumption in the Brazilian electricity sector grew significantly by 11.5 per cent during the first half of 2023,...
Every Can Counts has contributed to Britain's environmental sustainability by collecting and recycling over 64,000 aluminium drink cans at different festivals and events this summer, all while sharing the recycling word and encouraging positive behaviour change. The non-profit recycling initiative...
Timothy Taylor's, a family-owned regional brewery based in Keighley, West Yorkshire, England, has recently bagged a gold medal at the International Beer Challenge 2023 for design and packaging. Their Hopical Storm aluminium can has won the World Beer Awards 2023 for Best Can Design at the Beer...
Comedian and podcaster Tom Segura features in a Liquid Death infomercial spoof, where he invites a live studio audience and viewers at home to insert their aluminium waste into his "Recycling Glory Hole." This product, created by the canned water brand's in-house marketing team, is a 3-foot-tall...
Eviosys, a renowned name in the world of sustainable packaging, continues to champion its principle of being a global leader and local partner. In line with this, the company has invested a whopping €8 million to expand its production capacity of two-piece cans in three of its factories located in...
