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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On Wednesday, June 12, Abu Dhabi launched an ambitious plant of recycling 20 million single-use plastic bottles yearly, an initiative to focus on a sustainable and healthy environment. For the same, the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi established a bottle return scheme to encourage households and...
Cano Water, the top canned water brand offering a sustainable alternative to plastic bottles, has taken a strong stand against Wimbledon's continued association with Evian, emphasising the environmental consequences of single-use plastic. Cano has launched the new #breakupwithplastic campaign,...
The Pennsylvania Beverage Association aims to modernize Pittsburgh's recycling program by investing $650,000 through its Every Bottle Back initiative. This investment facilitated the provision of free curbside recycling containers to 50,000 households, which is expected to yield nearly 25 million...
Brecon residents will soon be rewarded for recycling, thanks to introducing Brecon's unique Scan|Recycle|Reward recycling scheme which will be launched on July 13. It joins a slew of other nations, notably several in Europe, that already provide monetary incentives for specific forms of recycling....
According to a report on Monday, July 10, a new aluminium beverage can manufacturing and filling plant will come up in Azerbaijan as a joint effort of Hungary, a central European country, and Azerbaijan, a country of eastern Transcaucasia. The news came after the Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan...
Socorro Bebidas, a prominent Brazilian beverage producer, has recently joined forces with Crown Embalagens Metálicas da Amazônia to unveil a brand-new selection of flavoured mineral water packaged in CrownSleek aluminium cans. The zero-calorie Acquíssima Sabor mineral water can be enjoyed in...
Although aluminium is recyclable, its production process is energy-intensive and produces pollutants, resulting in a high carbon footprint. The aluminium industry aims to reduce emissions and shift towards renewable energy sources to achieve sustainability. However, aluminium is a durable metal...
Jason Momoa, the 'Aquaman' actor, started Mananalu, a canned water company, 2019 to replace single-use plastic bottles with recyclable aluminium ones. The bottles at Mananalu are made of 69 per cent recycled aluminium. According to the latest rumours, the sustainable bottled water brand has...
Ska Fabricating will be showcasing their FullmHeight Automatic (FHA) 5000 Depalletizer with Industrial S-Grip lowerator at Pack Expo West, to be held in Las Vegas in September 2023. The FHA 500 is engineered to unload various container types, including aluminium cans , glass jars/bottles, plastic...
Novelis, an independent US-based subsidiary of Hindalco Industries and a leading producer of aluminium, is expected to face pressure on margins for at least the next two to three quarters due to weaker demand in the building and construction sector, reduced aluminium can stocking, and lower...
Minimaus Crafts has developed an innovative technique for transforming end-of-life aluminium cans into collectable items. Though I am a DC fan, and it completely aches me to talk about Marvel, I could not help but notice how accurate these little pieces are. The intricate detailing on the models...
A temporary prohibition on returning aluminium cans and bottles for deposits may have resulted in long-term changes in Michigan citizens' recycling practices. Michigan's aluminium cans and bottle return rate, which was over 89 per cent before the pandemic, has dropped to 76 per cent lately. This is...
Students and families from the Moses Lake school worked together to collect a good amount of aluminium soda can tabs to support the Ronald McDonald House. Stephanie Martin of the Moses Lake School District said that kids from all primary schools collected about 350,000 aluminium can tabs to...
Blake Lively's Betty Buzz, a renowned manufacturer of sparkling beverages, has recently announced the launch of a brand new line of gourmet, low-alcohol, sparkling cocktails known as Betty Booze. The cocktails will be packaged in 12 oz recyclable aluminium cans to provide customers with a...
On June 26, the Coca-Cola system in Thailand, consisting of ThaiNamthip Corporation Limited, HaadThip plc, and Coca-Cola (Thailand) Ltd., joined forces with key partner Trash Lucky Co., Ltd. to launch the 3rd annual "Coke Recycle Me with Trash Lucky" campaign. This year's campaign is the largest to...
As the official water partner of the Wimbledon Championship since 2008, Evian will provide players with reusable bottles or aluminium cans that they can refill with Evian water on the court or at designated areas. Evian and Wimbledon have come together to create this brand-new initiative to reduce...
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) was recently commemorated at the Emirates Recycling Awards hosted by Emirates Environmental Group (EEG). RAKEZ was recognized for its outstanding achievements in the 'Glass Collection Campaign' and was also honoured as one of the top 10 champions in the 'Can...
A shop located in the beautiful town of Torpoint, known as Forever Blooms Metal Petals, has taken inspiration from the surrounding beaches to create stunning floral arrangements utilising end-of-life aluminium beverage cans. The founder, Chris Beardsmore, was struck with an epiphany while walking...
