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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GUNNA’s new aluminium bottled lemonades are now available in 80 Co-op stores across the UK
According to a recent report, GUNNA Drinks has shelved its new aluminium bottled lemonades in Co-op stores across the Mid Counties of the United Kingdom. From October 1, consumers visiting Co-op stores are able to buy GUNNA Drinks lemonades packed in 500ml aluminium bottles. The bottles are...
Luxury hairdressing agency R+Co choses 100% recycled aluminium bottles for its flagship hair colours
R+Co is an umbrella organisation fostering the best-in-class hairstylists and the most progressive hair designers in the sector. To foray into the world of hair colours, the brand is launching its professional range of colours that will come packed in sustainable packaging solutions like 100% PCR...
Top 5 aluminium recycling companies that are currently leading the global market
Infinitely recyclable without losing the original properties is what makes the metal aluminium popular worldwide across multiple industries. According to AL Circle’s recently released report: “ Global Aluminium Industry: Key Trends to 2030 ”, the world recycled aluminium usage stood at 27.1 million...
Crown Holdings acquires Helvetia Packaging spreading wings across its aluminium can production line
Crown Holdings, Inc. has successfully acquired Helvetia Packaging AG, an aluminium beverage can and end manufacturing facility situated in Saarlouis, Germany. With this acquisition, Crown has gained access to Helvetia's existing clientele and associated contracts, in addition to taking on board...
Nespresso UK selects London’s Third City as sustainability communications specialist
Third City has been selected as Nespresso UK and Ireland's first sustainability communications agency following a competitive pitch. The strategic objective for the B Corp agency is to strengthen Nestlé's global coffee brand's sustainability commitment to its consumers. The agency will focus on...
Princess Cruises reinvents sustainability on water with impeccable recycling technologies onboard
Princess Cruises, a subsidiary of Florida-based Carnival Corporation, is vehemently advocating the cause for sustainable development. The company's motto has inspired it to introduce various green initiatives along its flagship watercraft. Proper recycling practices help create a circular economy...
Alupro to present its latest consumer awareness campaigns at LARAC 2023 conference
Alupro, the association dedicated to recycling aluminium packaging, will present its most recent consumer awareness campaigns and innovative educational efforts at the next LARAC Conference. The recycling and waste management event is scheduled at The Hilton Metropole in Birmingham on 11-12...
End user weekly: Ball releases Eyeris® printing technology for aluminium cans; Coca-Cola invests to install new canning line
This week, the end user segment has seen exciting advancements. Ball Corporation, a renowned provider of sustainable aluminium packaging, recently released insights on the incredible impact of their exclusive printing technology, Eyeris®. This technology is designed to offer exceptional visual...
Luxury pet skincare brand unleashes eco-friendly products in aluminium packaging
In a landscape filled with extravagant products and services for social humans, even the little canine companions are not left behind. DOG by Dr Lisa, a premium domestic pet skincare brand, has launched its two new products for opulent skincare dogs, especially designed and packaged in recyclable...
Lumi aims to launch full-scale production of aluminium cups with investments from seed funding
Lumi, an American food and beverage packaging firm, has announced the completion of its initial investment round to pursue its objective to prevent single-use plastic pollution. Various investors participated in this financing round, including Innovent Group, Hydra Group, and Responsibly Fund. The...
Deeply launches its new range of health shots in recyclable aluminium bottles
Gut health food brand Deeply recently launched its new range of health shots formulated with a combination of all organic botanical nutrients, essential vitamins, and prebiotics. These ingredients are intended to nourish the gastrointestinal tract's vast population of beneficial bacteria and...
i2r Packaging sets the stage to display its premium aluminium containers at Responsible Packaging Expo, London
i2r Packaging Solutions, a leading producer of aluminium trays, has proudly announced its participation in the Responsible Packaging Expo. The event is set to take place on the 10th and 11th of October, 2023, at the esteemed ExCeL in London. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the company's...
Ball discovers sustainable printing technology Eyeris® for its aerosol aluminium cans
A report has been recently published by Ball Corporation, the global leader in sustainable aluminium packaging, regarding the revolutionary impact of Eyeris®, their exclusive enhanced printing technology for aluminium cans and impact extruded bottles. Eyeris® has the ability to provide unparalleled...
Meiyume discloses the specs for its sustainable Gaia range: Made with 95% aluminium
Meiyume, a revered B2B partner in the beauty industry, has unveiled its latest product innovation, the Gaia range. Inspired by the Greek goddess symbolising the Earth, this new lipstick packaging collection offers a range of lipstick stock packaging options to reduce the environmental impact of...
#PurinaRecyclesChallenge encourages pet owners to recycle used aluminium and steel cans
Purina encourages pet owners to recycle as part of its new #PurinaRecyclesChallenge effort. The initiative aims to tackle the insufficient recycling of aluminium and steel pet food cans despite their inherent recyclability. Based on data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the recycling...
Crown Holdings’ aluminium cans producing facilities in Colombia obtain ASI Performance Standard certification
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has certified Crown Holdings, Inc. against Performance Standard V2 (2017) for producing aluminium can bodies at Crown Colombiana S.A. production facilities in Tocancipá, Colombia. This is the first facility in Colombia to receive ASI certification. Earlier, Crown’s...
Timothy Taylor's Hopical Storm aluminium cans bag the World's Best Can Design Award 2023
Timothy Taylor's, a family-owned regional brewery based in Keighley, West Yorkshire, England, has recently bagged a gold medal at the International Beer Challenge 2023 for design and packaging. Their Hopical Storm aluminium can has won the World Beer Awards 2023 for Best Can Design at the Beer...
Liquid Death selects comedian Tom Segura for innovative aluminium can recycling pitch
Comedian and podcaster Tom Segura features in a Liquid Death infomercial spoof, where he invites a live studio audience and viewers at home to insert their aluminium waste into his "Recycling Glory Hole." This product, created by the canned water brand's in-house marketing team, is a 3-foot-tall...
