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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Ball's 2023 Sustainability Report: Charging ahead with eco-conscious aluminium packaging
Ball Corporation emerges as a beacon of green innovation in the diverse landscape of sustainable packaging solutions. Their 2023 annual financial and sustainability report unveils a strategic shift towards renewable energy and recycled content, propelling the company into a leadership role within...
Diageo's sustainable spirit: Shaping a greener future with Baileys in aluminium packaging
Diageo, the renowned spirits giant, is pioneering a path towards a greener future with its latest initiative – the introduction of aluminium bottles for its Baileys brand. This move underscores the company's unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation. Lighter, Greener, Better...
Ecos introduces sustainable laundry solutions in aluminium packaging
Unveiled at the 2024 Natural Products Expo West, Ecos introduced its latest innovation: the Ultra-Concentrated Laundry Detergent, offering an eco-friendly twist on this household essential. The packaging, made of recyclable aluminium, ensures sustainability and provides a greener alternative to...
Sustainable packaging is here to stay! An interview with Victoria Marletta of Aerosol Packaging at Ball Corporation
As we turn the page to a new year, sustainability remains a key trend that will dominate the metal packaging industry. The Metal Packager’s Iris Arsic asked Victoria Marletta, commercial vice president, Aerosol Packaging at Ball Corporation, about key developments in the company’s eco-friendly...
Aluminium recycling at the heart: Ball Aluminium Cups® installs a reverse vending machine at Copper Mountain Resort
On March 14, Ball Aluminum Cups®, together with Copper Mountain Resort and the POWDR Adventure Lifestyle Corporation, announced that they successfully installed a Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) at Jack's Slopeside Grill in Copper Mountain, a famous mountain and ski resort in Colorado, to boost the...
Santa Julia Winery and McDonald's launch refreshing wine in aluminium cans across Argentina
Vinícola Santa Julia, based in Argentina, has teamed up with the fast-food giant McDonald's to introduce an innovative wine offering in aluminium cans across the country, riding the wave of the beverage market's growing trends. This new offering will be featured as an exclusive combo, a...
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: re3, along with Alupro, launches aluminium foil recycling initiative
re3 (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) is a waste management partnership between Bracknell Forest, Reading, and Wokingham Borough councils. Teaming up with Alupro, re3 is urging residents of Reading and Wokingham to recycle their aluminium foil more. Launched on March 6, the "Fantastic Foil" initiative will...
MetalMatters campaign hits West Devon, promoting aluminium recycling
The demand for recycled aluminium has been growing steadily during the last decade. Many aluminium producers now offer green aluminium products, which contain more recycled aluminium content and are produced using clean energy. West Devon Borough Council has recently introduced MetalMatters, an...
Molson Coors Beverage teams up with Every Can Counts, promoting aluminium can recycle
Every Can Counts has recently announced an exciting new partnership with one of the UK's leading brewers, Molson Coors Beverage Company. This collaboration marks a significant step for the not-for-profit initiative, which aims to promote the recycling of aluminium drink cans. About the partnership...
Lindal Group joins UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative, championing sustainability
Lindal Group, a renowned global leader in designing, manufacturing, and selling specialist valves, actuators, and spray caps used in aerosol products, has joined forces with other prominent UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative members as a crucial funding partner. "Having the backing of Lindal Group...
2030 sustainability goals: Carlsberg and Ball outline a roadmap to increase recycled aluminium content in cans
Carlsberg, one of the world’s leading brewery groups, and Ball Corporation, the world’s leading aluminium packaging provider, have jointly outlined a roadmap to attain shared sustainability goals by 2030. Their sustainability goals include higher recycling rates and more recycled aluminium content...
Water Almighty's aluminium bottles make a splash in the UK market
The founder of Gunna Drinks, known for their anti-plastic stance, has unveiled a bold new venture with the launch of Water Almighty, the UK's premier aluminium-bottled functional water. This initiative comes hot on the heels of the recent announcement of their state-of-the-art aluminium bottling...
Aluminium beverage cans recycling in 2021 at a new record level of 76%
The latest report by Metal Packaging Europe and European Aluminium shows that the overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the European Union, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland went up by 3.2 per cent to a new record level of 76 per cent (76.1 per cent). The total amount...
Nespresso creates circular loop with coffee capsules made of 100% recycled aluminium
Nespresso, the distinguished global coffee company, has unveiled an eco-friendly innovation in the form of recyclable coffee pods made from recycled aluminium. This eco-friendly endeavour not only elevates the coffee experience but also resonates with Nespresso's commitment to environmental...
Tesco introduces tubeless foil, revolutionising kitchen basics
Tesco is introducing the UK's inaugural tubeless kitchen foil, heralding a significant step towards sustainability. With the implementation of an advanced rolling machine, Tesco is pioneering this innovative product, which will spare 12.5 million cardboard rolls annually. This week, Tesco patrons...
Thinkerbell & Jerome Borazio introduce aluminium canned drinking water
Water Can is an innovative water brand born from the collaborative efforts of the creative agency Thinkerbell and Mr B, the visionary behind Laneway Music Festival. Crafted from 100 per cent purified still or sparkling water, it comes in an aluminium can, eliminating the need for plastic bottles....
JDE Peet’s collaborates with Costa Coffee: Aluminium coffee capsules churn circularity in Britain
JDE Peet’s is set to revolutionise the coffee industry in Great Britain, as it announces the production, distribution, and sale of Costa Coffee branded aluminium coffee capsules starting September 2024. Since 2012, JDE Peet’s collaboration with Costa Coffee has been pivotal in unlocking category...
World Top Brewery marks its entry into the aluminium canned beer market with Wild Swim
Wold Top Brewery, an East Yorkshire-based beverage company, has made a significant investment in a new canning line and launched its first canned beer, Wild Swim, a 4 per cent ABV lager. Crafted by brewer Henry Culpepper, Wild Swim is a 4% alcohol, comes in aluminium packaging and features a...
