Fun Kids highlights Amazing Aluminium with podcast series
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...
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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Alupro set to exhibit at LARAC 2024
Alupro will showcase its latest behavioural change campaigns at this week’s 2024 LARAC Conference. Taking place at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham (9-10 October), the event will bring together representatives from more than 300 local authorities to attend presentations, take part in workshops...
ECC celebrates 15 years of revolutionising aluminium can recycling in the UK
Every Can Counts (ECC), a not-for-profit communication initiative aimed at achieving a 100 per cent recycling rate for drink cans, is proudly celebrating its 15th anniversary. Established in Birmingham in 2009 as a workplace recycling program, ECC has expanded its reach to 21 countries worldwide,...
Global Summit highlights the aluminium beverage can industry’s pathway to continued leadership on sustainability
Major aluminium organisations from around the world — the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), the Brazilian Association of Aluminum Can Manufacturers (Abralatas), Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), International Aluminium Institute (IAI), and Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) — convened together...
Editors Pick: From cans to construction, aluminium’s role in reshaping the world towards a sustainable future
The number 13 might be unlucky in the movies, but in the periodic table, this number represents one of the most sustainable and recyclable metals on earth – aluminium. Aluminium, the name itself resonates with competition, eco-friendly, and other such words in the industry. Coming from an arts...
AL Circle unveils industry report "Aluminium in Packaging: Consumer Trends and Market Dynamics" - A deep dive into global shifts
In a rapidly evolving packaging landscape, aluminium is playing an increasingly critical role in meeting sustainability goals and responding to dynamic consumer preferences. Today, AL Circle, the world's fastest-growing global ALuminium ecosystem, proudly announces the launch of its highly...
‘Standing room only’ at Labour Party Conference
Last week (23 September), Alupro hosted an oversubscribed panel event at the Labour Party Conference. In a jam-packed function room at the ACC Liverpool, representatives from across industry, media and government discussed the importance of accelerating progress towards a circular packaging...
MZB-USA partners with Ultramar Caffè to meet the growing demand for aluminium espresso capsules
Headquartered in Virginia, Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA (MZB-USA) has announced a partnership with Ultramar Caffè - La Natura Lifestyle to install a new packaging line designed to meet the growing US demand for aluminium espresso capsules. The new packaging line will be located at MZB-USA's...
Coca-Cola's Georgia adopts Toyo Seikan's lightest aluminium can for its coffee brand range
Coca-Cola's Georgia, the canned coffee brand, has adopted Toyo Seikan's lightest aluminium can, specifically the 185 g products, with mass production starting in August at Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan's Ibaraki and Saitama plants. The Japanese packaging manufacturer (Toyo Seikan) launched its...
Crealis launches Symbiosis: The paper-based sparkling foil containing 44% aluminium, replacing plastic
Crealis, a global leader in providing closure solutions for still and sparkling wines, spirits, beers, olive oil and vinegar, has launched 'Symbiosis', the next generation of foils. Primarily crafted from FSC-certified paper and aluminium, this innovation marks the phase-out of plastic in sparkling...
Axilone and Aludium introduce low-carbon aluminium to the cosmetic market
Axilone, a leading global luxury cosmetic packaging manufacturer for skincare, fragrance, and colour cosmetics, in collaboration with Aludium, one of Europe's leading aluminium suppliers, have teamed up to introduce an aluminium to the market that reduces the carbon footprint by over 24 per cent...
Constellium announces partnership with Tesem to "Closing the Loop" on aluminium recycling
Constellium is pleased to announce a partnership with Tesem, a global leader in luxury packaging, to advance sustainable aluminium production through an initiative called "Closing the Loop." This collaboration underscores Constellium's dedication to reducing environmental impact and promoting...
L’OCCITANE Travel Retail returns to Cannes: Elevating beauty with sustainable aluminium packaging
L’OCCITANE Travel Retail is excited to make its vibrant return to the renowned TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes, taking place from September 30 to October 3, 2024. The premium sustainable beauty brand has been promoting sustainability by incorporating aluminium in its packaging....
CCL reports growing demand for body sprays in aluminium aerosol containers under the personal care sector
CCL Container, a top manufacturer of recyclable aluminium packaging in North America, stated that under the personal care product category, body sprays in aluminium aerosol containers are gaining popularity among consumers for several reasons. CCL is known for providing innovative decorating and...
Woodland Group and Ball Corporation come together to lead the charge in carbon emission reduction
Leading the way in sustainable logistics, the Woodland Group and Ball Corporation have always prioritised transparency, social responsibility, and carbon footprint reduction. In addition, the company is intensifying its focus on supply chain sustainability, exploring alternative fuels and EV...
Alupro and Cherwell District Council together launch new recycling campaign with 'MetalMatters'
Alupro, the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation, has partnered with Cherwell District Council to launch a new metal packaging recycling campaign. The ‘MetalMatters’ programme is designed to help increase kerbside recycling rates and raise awareness of the benefits of recycling household...
Platinum Equity eyes Trivium Packaging acquisition for a sum exceeding $3.5 billion
Platinum Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, is reportedly in negotiations to acquire Trivium Packaging for over $3.5 billion, according to Bloomberg sources familiar with the matter. The firm is working to finalise an agreement with Trivium's current owners, the Ontario Teachers'...
Meadow’s Daisy Top aluminium refill packaging system bags the Innovation Gallery Award 2024
Meadow, a Swedish tech start-up, has bagged the esteemed Innovation Gallery award at London Packaging Week for its innovative Daisy Top Refill System. The Daisy Top Refill System has implemented aluminium beverage can, one of the most efficient circular packaging for its product. Chosen from over...
Coffee cups and aluminium pods join Ontario’s EPR recycling efforts
Canada is intensifying efforts to combat plastic waste by expanding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs to address the nation's pressing environmental concerns. A 2018 World Bank report highlighted a stark reality: Canadians generate over 4 pounds of waste per person daily, more than...
