European aluminium EPR fees vary by country, PRO, packaging and recyclability
In a recent conversation with AL Circle, Daniel Vaknine, Co-Founder of Gramta, explained the objectives and implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). He discussed how the aluminium packaging industry can comply with these...
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...
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AkzoNobel launches sustainable innovation team focussing on aluminium industrial coating
AkzoNobel has established a sustainable innovation team dedicated to advancing sustainability initiatives within its industrial coatings division. The team will oversee a wide portfolio that encompasses aluminium packaging coatings, coil and extrusion coatings, wood finishes, and wood adhesives....
Starbucks in unison with Podback is poised to redesign UK’s coffee pod recycling sector
In an epoch where environmental consciousness permeates every facet of consumerism, Starbucks embarks on an innovative journey towards sustainability. Teaming up with Podback, a pioneering force in recycling initiatives, Starbucks plans to reshape the landscape of aluminium coffee pod disposal in...
Introducing the Nothing Phone (2a): Redefining sustainability and innovation
Nothing, the renowned smartphone manufacturer, has unveiled the latest edition of its flagship device, the Nothing Phone (2a), now available on Flipkart in India. This cutting-edge smartphone merges innovation with sustainability, setting a new standard in the industry. Displaying an impressive 8...
Shyam Metalics & Energy unveils its latest culinary aluminium packaging variant, SEL Tiger Foil
Shyam Metalics & Energy proudly presents its latest marvel: SEL Tiger Foil. This innovation stands as a bright example of household food safety, crafted with incredible care and a profound commitment to excellence. As the aluminium foil segment anticipates a remarkable 7.4% CAGR growth by 2030, the...
Mirroring its 2030 sustainability goals with aluminium bottles: BlueTriton
BlueTriton, the water and beverage company has bolstered its dedication to sustainability by introducing its latest aluminium bottle packaging. This innovative bottle will soon be available for five of its prominent brands: Poland Spring, Deer Park, Ice Mountain, Arrowhead, and Pure Life. This...
Ball’s Q1 2024 financial report marks net earnings of $217 million with slight decline in sales
Ball, a leading sustainable aluminium packaging provider, showcases consistent performance in the first quarter of the financial year 2024 (FY24), maintaining its net earnings at $217 million, echoing the results from the corresponding period in the prior year. Despite minor fluctuations, the...
Cold Town Beer unveils bold new look: 3 new flavours in sleek and recyclable aluminium cans
Edinburgh's beloved microbrewery, Cold Town Beer, has embarked on an exciting journey of rebranding across its flagship and experimental craft beer lineup. Responding keenly to consumers' desires, the brewery now presents its brews in larger and bolder aluminium cans, reflecting a commitment to...
Aerosol Recycling Initiative publishes white paper to accelerate aerosol recycling in the US
The Aerosol Recycling Initiative, a collaboration between the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and the Household and Commercial Products Association (HCPA), unveils its strategic white paper aiming to propel aerosol recycling in the US to new heights. By 2030, the initiative aims to boost the...
Roberts Metal Packaging earns the prestigious AA+ Rating for all of its aluminium & tinplate containers
Roberts Metal Packaging has proudly attained the esteemed AA+ rating, the highest possible standard, in packaging materials globally, as awarded by BRCGS (Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard). Achieving an AA+ rating signifies that all pre-threaded screw-caps, godets, and aluminium...
Toyo Seikan creates phenomenal lightweight aluminium cans to mitigate carbon emissions
Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd., a prominent subsidiary of Toyo Seikan Group Holdings Ltd., unveils its latest innovation in the realm of aluminium beverage cans. Pioneering the development of the lightest aluminium DI can in the domestic market, Toyo Seikan introduces Compression Bottom Reform (CBR)...
Cheers to sustainability: Golden Grail launches KOZ Water in 16 oz aluminium cans
Golden Grail Beverages has unveiled its latest eco-conscious endeavour: the launch of KOZ Water in 16 oz aluminium cans. This introduction addresses the escalating consumer demand for sustainable and health-oriented hydration choices. In line with this commitment, the company plans to allocate...
Coca-Cola’s 'Recycle Me’ campaign leverages crumpled aluminium can logo to support sustainability
By taking an unexpected turn from its original logo, Coca-Cola introduces 'Recycle Me,' an innovative global out-of-home advertising initiative. Leveraging the universally recognised red-and-white emblem, the campaign aims to inspire recycling by portraying the Coke logo in a crumpled, recycled...
Carlsberg Kazakhstan elevates brewing industry with $50 million Almaty facility
In a resplendent unveiling, Carlsberg Kazakhstan recently inaugurated its illustrious $50 million production hub in Almaty. This avant-garde facility signifies a profound investment in the burgeoning Kazakh beverage landscape. Carlsberg Kazakhstan's new facility promises to be a catalyst for...
Alan Taylor joins packaging expert Coppice as Sales Director
Coppice, a prominent supplier in the packaging industry, has recently appointed Alan Taylor as its new sales director. With a celebrated background spanning over 25 years in various substrates within the packaging sector, including 18 years specifically in aluminium, Alan brings a wealth of...
EAPG members join forces to boost the circularity of aluminium beverage cans
Four prominent flat-rolled aluminium manufacturers, members of the European Aluminium Packaging Group (EAPG)—Constellium, Elval, Novelis, and Speira—have agreed to collaborate on a standardisation initiative to enhance the recycled content levels of beverage cans. This initiative is geared towards...
Dirty Labs debuts Murasaki Scent Oil in 100% recyclable aluminium bottles
Dirty Labs, the trailblazing cleaning company committed to rendering petrochemical cleaning obsolete, has just unveiled its latest creation: Murasaki Scent Oil, now available in a recyclable aluminium bottle. After the resounding success of its Signature Scent Oil, which flew off shelves twice,...
Make your favourite Marvel superhero come alive with Coca-Cola’s latest launch in aluminium cans
Coca-Cola and Marvel are expanding their epic partnership by introducing limited-edition packaging in aluminium cans and captivating storytelling in their latest venture, "Coca-Cola x Marvel: The Heroes." This exciting collaboration showcases custom illustrations of over 30 iconic characters...
From kitchen staple to industrial marvel: Aluminium foil, the unsung hero of sustainable packaging solutions
Aluminium foil is not merely a basic kitchen necessity but has transformed into a versatile product with a wide range of traditional and innovative uses. It can be touted as a marvel of material science. Over recent years, the role of aluminium foil has evolved significantly, transitioning from a...
