85% recycled aluminium: Recorp raises the bar for sustainable beverage cans
Aluminium cans are under the spotlight among consumers and beverage manufacturers looking for more recyclable packaging, with the material already holding a strong circularity position against plastic and glass. Recorp tunes it further with ReCan85, an aluminium beverage can containing 85 per cent...
How PACKFINE advances aluminium beverage can manufacturing through automated production and quality control
As global demand for convenient, lightweight, and recyclable beverage packaging continues to grow, aluminium beverage cans are becoming increasingly important across the beer, soft drink, energy drink, juice, and other beverage sectors. For beverage brands, selecting the right packaging supplier is...
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55% of UK consumers want to buy water in aluminium cans, Ball Corporation survey says
Ball Corporation reveals that the company’s new survey finds that consumers in the UK prefer to buy water in aluminium cans for on-the-go purchases. The YouGov poll indicates there is a growing thirst for retailers, and food and beverage outlets to sell water in aluminium cans. The survey indicates...
Mattoni: Iconic Czech mineral water brand’s first aluminium can in 150 years comes with a three-crown deposit
Iconic Czech mineral water company Mattoni is now offering mineral water in refundable cans. This is the first in the 150-year history of the company, Mattoni product sold in aluminium can. The scheme is available through online Czech supermarket Košík.cz and follows a similar system to their PET...
Responsible Whatr sells 1 lakh aluminium cans in four months
India’s first spring water beverage Responsible Whatr sold 1 lakh aluminium cans over a period of the first 4 months via online and offline channels. The company now aims to expand in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Punjab and Goa by the next quarter to meet rising demand. "With every...
Cuba’s import of Aluminium cans during 2017-20 reflects a downward trend; expenditures remain high
The economy of Cuba is a largely planned economy dominated by state-run enterprises. The government of Cuba owns and operates most industries and most of the labour force is employed by the state. The Northern Caribbean island nation’s import of aluminium cans during 2017-19 was recorded at 10,910...
Ardagh receives Gold certification from EcoVadis for sustainability performance
Ardagh has received Gold certification, one of the highest levels of recognition from EcoVadis, an independent sustainability rating platform, for sustainability performance. The company’s achievement demonstrates its dedication to continuously implementing social and environmental measures. “The...
S.A. Damm joins Aluminium Stewardship Initiative as new Industrial User member
S.A. Damm has joined Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) as a new Industrial User member. This brings the total number of ASI Members to 134. “Damm’s commitment to responsible sourcing is at the heart of our ambition to minimise our impact on society and the environment by delivering top-quality...
Irish Green Party politician proposes 'Cash for Cans' to boost empty aluminium can recycling
Eamon Michael Ryan, an Irish Green Party politician, has reportedly proposed a new idea to give people 20 cents a can for returning their empties. Ryan, who has also served as a Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport, is proposing the idea to boost...
Rio Tinto, AB InBev form a global partnership to deliver more sustainable aluminium beer cans
All those who love to drink beer will soon be able to enjoy their favourite brew out of cans that are not only supremely recyclable but made from responsibly produced, low-carbon aluminium. Rio Tinto and Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the world’s largest brewer, have formed a global partnership...
Worldwide production of aluminium aerosol cans remains almost unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic: AEROBOL
The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBOL) has reported that the COVID-19 pandemic has not been much successful in affecting the global production of aerosol cans. The output declined only moderately in the first half of 2020, said the organisation. “The...
Packaging producer and recycler “Visy” breaks records as production boosts, consumers switching from plastic packaging to aluminium
Visy, the global leader in packaging and resource recovery achieved record growth in August, as consumers switching from plastic packaging to aluminium among others. Visy said: “Sales in August were up by a third on the same month in the previous year, and by 28% over the July figure.” The company...
Molson Coors teams up with The Coca-Cola Company to launch hard seltzer in US
Molson Coors Beverage Company has inked an exclusive agreement with The Coca-Cola Company to manufacture, market, and distribute a new beverage - Topo Chico Hard Seltzer in aluminium cans in the U.S. market. “Building on the incredibly successful launches of Vizzy and Coors Seltzer earlier this...
How consumers preference for aluminium cans evolving consumption and recycle pattern all over the world
The growth of aluminium cans in the global market seems to be becoming insurmountable owing to the factors like disposable income of people, changing lifestyle, and evolving consumer preferences. Continuous shifts from plastic bottles to aluminium cans have triggered the demand further. Initiatives...
Viridor extends recycling contract with Kent County Council
Viridor has extended dry mixed recycling contract with Kent County Council for a further 12 months. The new £6.2-million contract covers more than 62,000 tonnes of recycling, including glass, paper, card, household plastics and aluminium cans from Ashford, Maidstone, Swale, Gravesham, Dartford and...
CANPACK’s QUADROMIX technology helps to create limited-edition cans for Kompania Piwowarska
Kompania Piwowarska teamed up with CANPACK to launch the second edition of its campaign to protect endangered species. The company replaced the image of European Bison on its Żubr beer with the images of five other animals: bear, wolf, lynx, eagle and pygmy owl. CANPACK’s QUADROMIX technology...
Coca-Cola to launch a new beverage ‘Topo Chico Hard Seltzer’ in sleek aluminium cans
Global beverage manufacturer Coca-Cola is reportedly launching a new beverage - Topo Chico Hard Seltzer in sleek aluminium cans in Mexico and Brazil. The product will come in three gluten-free flavours, Tangy Lemon Lime, Strawberry Guava and Pineapple Twist. Coca-Cola will start distributing the...
Every Can Counts launches new AR filter game to encourage drink can recycling
Recycling initiative Every Can Counts launches new recycling-themed filter game on Instagram and Facebook in a Recycle Week 2020. Every Can Counts’ new AR filter game “Catch ‘Em If You Can” to encourage drink can recycling. It offers players the chance to win a PlayStation 5. Chris Latham-Warde,...
Ardagh teams up with Fiorito for watermark can design
Dutch beverage company Fiorito B.V. has teamed up with Ardagh Group’s Graphics team for watermark design on ready to drink (RTD) cocktail. Limoncello Tonic is the latest addition to a range of drinks made from Fiorito’s limoncello. It comes in 250ml slim Ardagh can in iridescent golden yellow...
Scottish Government earmarks £70 million to improve waste and recycling infrastructure
The Scottish Government has earmarked £70 million to improve waste and recycling infrastructure. The investment is one of a number of initiatives planned to help increase recycling and build a circular economy. Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham is reminding everyone of the importance of...
