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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CCL Container introduces 100% recyclable aluminium wine bottles
CCL Container, a recyclable aluminium packaging manufacturer based in North America, has launched new aluminium bottles that look like conventional wine bottles. The new aluminium bottle range is designed with CCL Container’s BodyShapes shaping technology. The bottles are 750 ml in size and are...
Crown Holdings takes part in World Climate Action Summit COP28 to bring global attention to waste can recycling
Crown Holdings Inc., a leading supplier of beverage, food, and aerosol packaging, is reportedly participating in COP28, the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (Dubai, November 30-December 12), to extend its cooperation in the worldwide efforts of decarbonisation and sustainability. Crown...
Ardagh Metal Packaging announces the closure of its Whitehouse plant
On November 29, news came floating that Ardagh Metal Packaging in Whitehouse might close its operations by the start of 2024, as a reliable company source announced. The company also stated that the employees at the unit were notified first-hand on November 28, Tuesday. It was sensible on Ardagh's...
AMP’s cutting-edge H!GHEND aluminium can series bags the Best Metal Design Award 2023
Ardagh Metal Packaging Group (AMP), a global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable aluminium packaging to brand owners across the globe, bagged the Best Metal Design recognition at the 21st World Beverage Innovation Awards. The ceremony was hosted this week at BrauBeviale in Nuremberg,...
Accolade Wines embraces the green wave with its latest sustainable wine range, Wise Wolf
In a move to become greener, Accolade Wines has taken a significant step in the Australian wine industry by launching its new brand, Wise Wolf. The brand was introduced to cater to environmentally-conscious consumers' growing demand for eco-friendly packaging. Some of their wise incorporations...
Recycling aluminium weekly: Insights from APCO's Australasian Recycling Label Consumer Report 2023
The Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) Consumer Insights Report 2023 by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) sheds light on current recycling practices in Australia and New Zealand in the ever-changing sustainability environment. On November 19, a fire broke out on the top of...
Eviosys receives Best in Metal Award 2023 for its peelable aluminium film, Ecopeel
After being hailed with the UK Packaging Awards title, Eviosys has bagged the metal packaging industry's highest honour – the Best in Metal Award 2023, for its flagship Ecopeel solution. Discovered and developed by Eviosys, a sustainable packaging brand, Ecopeel is an aluminium peelable foil used...
Aluminium drives the growth of global aerosol cans market, leading at an estimated CAGR of 5.62% by 2030
According to a recent report by Fortune Business Insights, the global aerosol cans market size is estimated to reach $10.52 billion in 2023 from 10.02 billion in 2022. By 2030, the market size is projected to grow further to stand at $15.42 billion, recording a CAGR of 5.62 per cent from 2023 to...
Lamborghini World Finals 2023 earns ISO 20121 certification for sustainable event management
The Direzione Cor Tauri plan has set Automobili Lamborghini on a path of sustainability, and the Lamborghini World Finals 2023, held at Vallelunga circuit on the outskirts of Rome on November 16 to19, has made yet another remarkable achievement in terms of being 'green'. The event received ISO...
Alupro Impact Report highlights importance of recycling aluminium packaging
Alupro, the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation, has released a new study illustrating the nationwide effect of its pioneering teaching programmes. The Alupro Impact Report investigates the consequences of its most recent initiatives and monitors progress towards its objective of reaching a...
Guangdong Betterlid Packaging Material joins ASI as the new Industrial Users member
Established in 2012, Guangdong Betterlid Packaging Material Co., Ltd has joined the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) as a new Industrial Users member. It is a prominent and competent producer of aluminium packaging materials and an integrated solutions provider. The company has been primarily...
Permanent Material Alliance welcomes European Parliament’s ambition on recyclability
Brussels, 22nd November 2023: The Permanent Material Alliance - comprising the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL), European Aluminium, the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE) and Metal Packaging Europe. Source: Permanent Material Alliance The Alliance welcomes...
IPL Brands BV launches iconic French wine in 200ml aluminium cans
In South Korea, the Beaujolais Nouveau has been introduced by the Amsterdam-based Dutch business IPL Brands BV, which is well-known for its high-quality sparkling wines. This famous French wine will be sold in 200 ml aluminium cans made by Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP). French Beaujolais and...
EU Parliament takes on green packaging
The European Parliament gears up for a significant legislative battle as a text promoting sustainable packaging faces amendments after intense corporate lobbying. With packaging waste reaching 188.7 kg per person in 2021, the proposed legislation aims to reduce per capita packaging waste by 10 per...
Celebrity fashion designer joins Corona's thermochromic aluminium can campaign for Christmas
Corona recently unveiled a colour-changing Christmas special aluminium cans of Corona Extra and matching robes. The Mexican-based beverage company also roped in celebrity fashion designer Talia Coles as part of its "La Vida Más Fina" promotion. The special holiday combo, Feliz Navi-Drip, was...
Insights from APCO's Australasian Recycling Label Consumer Report 2023
In the ever-evolving sustainability landscape, the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) Consumer Insights Report 2023 by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) sheds light on the current recycling practices in Australia and New Zealand. Source: APCO With a focus on the impact of...
AkzoNobel launches AccelstyleTM, the new-generation coating technology for aluminium cans
The beverage can industry is now making continuous efforts to use materials free from any substances of concern. These efforts have received a significant boost with the introduction of advanced coatings technology by AkzoNobel. A new manufacturing facility is also being created in Spain to further...
Belvac promotes sustainability with its newly launched aluminium carrier ring bottle
Headquartered in the US, Belvac, known for providing the global aluminium beverage can industry with sustainable solutions, is assisting in the move to a better and greener future with its new Carrier Ring Bottle. The Belvac Carrier Ring Bottle represents a promising advancement in ecological...
