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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Aluminium’s ability to form any shape and its protective qualities have made the metal a popular choice in packaging. Moreover, the conscious efforts to achieve sustainability through a circular economy have turned aluminium into an inevitable alternative, given that it is infinitely recyclable...
A newly launched recycling campaign by the Leeds City Council titled 'Foil in Love' encouraged homeowners to recycle their clean aluminium packaging , which includes everything from wrapping foil and trays to aerosols, aluminium beverage cans, and empty food tins. Around 14,000 people in Roundhay...
Chong Zi En, a 26-year-old National University of Singapore (NUS) student, created Paw Wheels, an assisted walker for mobility-impaired elderly canines. The WINK is a regional train manufactured by Stadler Rail, a Swiss rolling stock manufacturer. It's a two-car multiple-unit train with a...
The world is moving toward a much more sustainable future, with companies initiating noble drives throughout their production or service routes. It has been sourced that Emirates would be among the first flying companions to introduce a closed-loop recycling drive up on the air. The flight...
Nowadays, the aviation industry places great importance on environmental sustainability. To minimise their carbon footprint and adopt eco-friendly practices, airlines worldwide are taking significant steps toward sustainable aviation. Among them, Emirates, one of the leading airlines in the world,...
Ball Corporation, the world’s leading producer and supplier of sustainable aluminium packaging for beverage, personal care and household products, is exhibiting its latest aluminium can and bottle portfolio at the BevNET Live Summer 2023 event, starting today, June 14. It is a 2-day event on June...
The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) has been recognised for its impressive waste management and recycling efforts. The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) awarded SEWA second place in the Waste Management and Recycling Award for Printer Ink Cartridges in the Enterprise category at the...
American Beverage and The Recycling Partnership have chosen the village of Villa Park for US$97,500 in funding from the beverage industry's Every Bottle Back initiative. The investment aims to improve recycling rates and will fund new 65-gallon recycling carts for residents to collect valuable...
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and its members, including aluminium beverage can manufacturers and can sheet producers, have agreed to endorse the Mission Possible Partnership's (MPP) strategy for achieving a net-zero, 1.5°C-aligned aluminium industry. This endorsement aims to reduce the...
Marlish Waters from the UK has launched a new 150ml beverage can for its tonics and mixers range. To be retailed by mid-June, the new glass-free aluminium format launch will focus on four of the Northumberland-based brand’s most popular SKUs – English Tonic Water, Premium Lemonade, Ginger Ale and...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has reportedly presented Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification to Sanyuan Aluminium Co., Ltd. (Sanyuan Aluminium) for the processing of aluminium coil and sheet at its two plants Zouping Xinsanyuan Aluminium Co., Ltd. and Shandong Longkou Sanyuan Aluminium...
Many companies, institutes, and agencies are doing their part to promote the importance of aluminium recycling. Like, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) plans to install reverse vending machines around the Emirate to increase the recycling of commodities such as aluminium and plastic. Also,...
The premium coconut water brand 100 Coconuts is now seeing remarkable results in the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) channel, notably with Amazon. 100 Coconuts was given the coveted Amazon's Choice distinction in the second quarter of 2023. They ascend category ranks while influencing its top and bottom...
Tesco Ireland has officially begun Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) testing for aluminium cans, PET plastic drink bottles and steel drink cans at its Extra Store in Drogheda and Malahide Express. While Scotland's deposit return scheme is now facing a two-year delay, retailers in Ireland are moving on...
Gunna Craft Soft Drinks will reportedly launch three flavours of immunity-boosting lemonades in resealable 500ml aluminium bottles. The drinks – Tropical, Raspberry, and Twisted – are made from natural ingredients and contain vitamin C and zinc. They are claimed to be the first flavoured soft...
In May, the Penn State Office of Physical Plant started revising signs on the University Park campus's composting and recycling pickup containers. This modification is part of the university's execution of the Penn State Waste Stream Task Force's recommendations, which comprises professors, staff,...
The Denver Nuggets, competing for their first NBA championship, have a major sponsor in Ball Corp., one of the world's largest aluminium can manufacturers. Ball Arena, home to the Colorado Avalanche and Colorado Mammoth, is named after the company, and Ball is excited about the exposure it is...
The Fergus Curling Club is launching a multi-stage fundraising campaign to replace the ice-making equipment and concrete pad. The first stage of our fundraising drive, ABC's 4 FCC, begins on June 21. Under this, the club requests people to save their aluminium cans, bottles and other recyclable...
