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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Ipswich Borough Council installs eight new aluminium cans recycling bins
Ipswich Borough Council has installed eight new bins at the Ipswich Town Centre devoted to aluminium cans and plastic bottle recycling, thanks to the #InTheLoop grant money. The new type of bins, installed in Autumn 2023, are part of an on-street recycling effort with eye-catching designs to...
Canpack produces limited edition aluminium cans for the Royal Swinkels Family Brewers
Leveraging almost two decades of partnership, the Royal Swinkels Family Brewers have engaged Canpack to manufacture exclusive, limited-edition aluminium cans for their esteemed Bavaria beer. A collection of four eye-catching aluminium cans depicting famous pictures of the Netherlands and its...
Amcor’s STELVIN ® aluminium screw cap range is now with 35% lower carbon footprint
Amcor Capsules, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical, has reported to have lessened the carbon footprint of its STELVIN ® aluminium screw cap range by up to 35 per cent. The updated range of products is made of low-carbon aluminium...
Thirst Trap redefines bottled water with eco-friendly aluminium cans
Single-use plastic bottles often end up in landfills, contaminating the environment. Thirst Trap, an Australian-based canned water brand, is poised to revolutionize the traditional bottled water concept with plastic-free, aluminium cans of 100 per cent regionally sourced spring water. This...
Top 8 campaigns promoting the power of aluminium recycling
Campaigns, promotions and other programmes educate people about the most important yet easily missed activities in life. One of them is aluminium recycling! Aluminium, one of the widely used metals in various sectors due to its infinitely recyclable properties without losing its original qualities,...
Ball's Kettering plant wins at NNBN Business Awards
18 th OCTOBER 2023: UK’s largest aluminium can facility in Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK, owned by Ball, has been recognised for its work on sustainability, community engagement and employee-led culture, winning two categories at the NNBN awards on Friday 6 th October, taking place at the...
Lagersmith's $10 million direct-to-can printing facility breaks ground, set to boost beverage industry
Lagersmith Can Supply Co. conducted the groundbreaking ceremony of the $10 million facility to house its direct-to-can printing factory and distribution centre. It is expected to be fully operational in early 2024. Lagersmith, based in Minnesota, specialises in printing on aluminium cans using...
Nespresso partners with Royal Mail to intensify aluminium coffee pod recycling
Nespresso has partnered with Royal Mail to offer a free doorstop collection service for coffee pods. The service aims to boost end-of-life collection rates and improve aluminium coffee pods' recycling propensity. Customers can print their own returns label or request for their postal worker to...
Coca-Cola installs RVMs in alliance with Olyns to recycle beverage packaging solutions
Recycling aluminium solutions has become a significant issue, especially in high-traffic convenience stores. In partnership with Olyns Recycling, Coca-Cola has introduced a reverse vending machine that collects and sorts plastic, aluminium, and glass packaging during the National Association for...
Alupro launches ‘Secrets of Aluminium’, exploring the benefits of recycling
Alupro has released an instructional movie titled, 'Secrets of Aluminium,' that takes viewers behind the scenes of the post-consumer journey, from recycling bin to reprocessing, as part of its continued efforts to promote awareness about the benefits of recycling aluminium packaging. 'Secrets of...
Aluminium packaging company TUBEX names Cornelius Grupp as the new CEO
Cornelius Grupp has been named as the new CEO of TUBEX Holding. He is succeeding his father, Dr. Cornelius Grupp, who will become Chairman of the Supervisory Board. The TUBEX Group has developed to become a prominent global provider of aluminium tubes and aerosol cans under the leadership of Dr...
Just launched Sauvignon Blanc by Most Wanted Wines embraces sustainability
Most Wanted Wines, the UK's largest tinned wine brand, has announced a new addition to their respected product line, the 0.5% Sauvignon Blanc fizz in aluminium packaging. This introduction marks the brand's entry into the 'No & Low' market, reflecting the growing customer demand for low-alcohol,...
Aldi’s coalition with TerraCycle aspires to recycle plastic and aluminium foil medicine packaging
Aldi, the German budget supermarket chain, has announced a thrilling new partnership with recycling company TerraCycle. Together, they will help customers recycle their used Aldi-branded plastic and aluminium foil medicine packaging. This recycling initiative kicked off on October 9 and will run...
London’s Responsible Packaging Expo: Alupro and i2r unite to conduct seminar on sustainable aluminium solutions
Alupro has categorically mentioned that it will join i2r for the Responsible Packaging Expo to be held in London’s Excel from October 10 to 11. Both entities will join to conduct a seminar that cites aluminium’s sustainability quotient and how its use can be crucial in maintaining a circular...
Novelis Europe rules out Russian aluminium from metal supply tender 2024
At the London Metals Exchange industry gathering known as LME Week, Novelis Europe announced debarring Russian aluminium from its metal supply tender 2024. It is when the industry people – consumers, producers, and traders come together to buy and sell aluminium for 2024. Emilio Braghi, executive...
AL Circle launches its latest report, “Aluminium Foil and its End-Uses - Current Trends and Forecast”: Book Now
The aluminium foil industry is a hidden champion, a workhorse of modern life that often goes unnoticed yet plays a pivotal role in various sectors across the globe. Today, AL Circle is thrilled to announce the launch of the comprehensive industry-focused latest report, "Aluminium Foil and its End...
Swiss multinational SIG boosts Brazilian expansion with R$49 million investment in carton packaging facility
The Swiss multinational company SIG, specializing in aseptic packaging systems and solutions, has unveiled plans to invest €8.4 million (R$49 million) in the expansion of its carton packaging facility located in the city of Campo Largo within the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba. Aseptic carton...
Dubai-based holding company acquires French sustainable beauty brand La Bouche Rouge
La Bouche Rouge, the eco-luxury beauty brand that spearheaded the movement to eliminate single-use plastics from cosmetic products, has recently entered the perfume market with a range of five natural and upcycled fragrances. These fragrances come in glass bottles that can be refilled with 100%...
