Fun Kids, the UK’s leading radio station for children, families and parents, released the final episode of the Amazing Aluminium podcast series on 2nd September. Co-created by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), Amazing Aluminium touches on the metal’s composition, its...
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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The third quarter of 2024 witnessed a continued rise in aluminium packaging recycling volume across the United Kingdom, and that too at a much higher growth rate than in the previous quarter. Compared to a 3 per cent increase in Q2 , the United Kingdom's aluminium packaging recycling volume surged...
Alupro has launched its Christmas 2024 campaign - Santa's Little Recyclers. Designed to help local authorities boost recycling rates, the programme calls for households to recycle more aluminium packaging, including mince pie cases, drink cans, wrapping foil, chocolate foil, empty aerosols and...
From November 22 to November 24, a poll, designated by Alupro and conducted by Yonder, on 2000 UK adult citizens disclosed that the majority are in favour of the government to urgently focus on the recycling programme in the upcoming calendar year. Close to 7 out of 10 participants have said that...
On November 4, the Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT) introduced the first-ever technical quality standard for the aluminium beverage can industry. Known as ABNT NBR 17194 — Aluminum Packaging – Beverage Cans, this milestone establishes Brazil as a global leader in quality regulation...
The European aluminium foil industry demonstrated strong performance in the domestic market this year, with increased deliveries, according to the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). In the third quarter of 2024, which ended September 30, Europe's domestic foil deliveries rose 15 per cent...
Canovation has introduced a resealable aluminium can, offering a solution for those looking to reduce plastic pollution while preserving the fizz in their bubbly drinks. This innovative yet straightforward design has potential applications beyond the beverage industry, including pharmaceutical...
Dengo Chocolates, a Brazilian bean-to-bar chocolate brand, introduced an innovative truffle packaging this year that is 100 per cent recyclable, featuring aluminium bands and no plastic. This development follows two years of extensive research and development, underscoring the company’s dedication...
Lidl Hungary has achieved a significant milestone with its innovative return system, surpassing 150 million returned items, including aluminium cans, plastic bottles, and glass bottles. The company greatly emphasises sustainability and environmental protection, actively supporting its customers in...
Earlier on Wednesday, March 6, Alupro and re3 (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)—a waste partnership representing Bracknell Forest, Reading, and Wokingham Borough Councils—launched an exciting creative sculpture competition for local schools. The results of the competition are out and young winners have been...
Marks and Spencer (M&S) Rushden Lakes has introduced the Beauty Takeback Scheme in-store, a program developed in collaboration with HANDLE, a beauty recycling specialist. Launched in June 2023 as part of M&S's Plan A roadmap towards achieving Net Zero, this initiative allows customers to recycle...
VarieT° Technology is proud to unveil its revolutionary Smart Heat Battery, a self-heating solution poised to transform food and beverage packaging. With a focus on sustainability and convenience, the Smart Heat Battery is designed to heat cans on demand, offering diverse applications in food...
As consumer preferences shift towards sustainability, transparency, and efficiency, aluminium is emerging as a material of choice for its recyclability, lightweight properties, and ability to preserve product quality. The aluminium packaging industry experienced steady growth in 2023, driven by an...
Pharmacy retailer Chemist Warehouse and Pharmacycle, in partnership with Kenvue, the maker of CODRAL, have launched Australia’s largest nationwide blister pack recycling program. Following a successful trial in late 2023 at 100 Chemist Warehouse locations across Victoria, the initiative has now...
Ines Kilnhofer, project lead of RecycleMich, has propelled Austria’s first recycling app into the spotlight as a finalist in the Sustainability Awards’ Commercialised Best Practice category. This pioneering app, created to incentivise and elevate recycling behaviour, marks a new chapter in consumer...
The world of aluminium has always left me astonished. Every day, this "green metal" pushes the boundaries of possibility, silently weaving its way into every aspect of our lives. Like a quiet alchemist, aluminium strengthens and supports the modern world, blending into the fabric of our daily...
At FACHPACK 2024, Constantia Flexibles introduced a groundbreaking digital print technology tailored for die-cut aluminium dairy lids. This innovation, described as an "industry-first," was discussed by Michael Harder, Senior Vice President Dairy, and Thomas Schulz, Vice President Group Marketing...
Ball Corporation, a global leader in sustainable aluminium packaging for beverages, personal care, and home products, is strengthening its portfolio in extruded aluminium packaging by acquiring Alucan, a prominent European producer of extruded aluminium aerosol and bottle technology, on October...
AL Circle’s latest e-magazine explores the exciting world of flat-rolled aluminium products through illustrative articles. From Türkiye's booming demand for aluminium in electric vehicles to luxury packaging embracing a sleek and sustainable makeover, these stories show how flat-rolled products are...
