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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Eviosys invests €8 million for capacity expansion at three of its two-piece can lines in Portugal and Spain
Eviosys, a renowned name in the world of sustainable packaging, continues to champion its principle of being a global leader and local partner. In line with this, the company has invested a whopping €8 million to expand its production capacity of two-piece cans in three of its factories located in...
ShineWater to display flagship aluminium can solutions at Natural Products Expo East 2023
Shoppers attending Natural Products Expo East will have the chance to discover ShineWater, an enhanced water brand that is revolutionizing the beverage aisle by addressing its carbon footprint head-on. At booth #2706, ShineWater will unveil its new aluminium cans, which will be available for...
Beiersdorf’s newly launched sustainable initiative promotes the usage of recycled aluminium packaging
Beiersdorf, a German multinational company known for manufacturing personal-care products and pressure-sensitive adhesives, has launched its latest initiative promoting sustainability, circularity and climate protection. Beiersdorf's newly created factory in Leipzig-Seehausen is essential to this...
Sustainability weekly: iPhone 15 lineup flaunts more sustainable content than ever, with 75% recycled aluminium
The world is witnessing a sudden surge in the adoption of sustainable initiatives due to the impending effects of global warming and carbon emissions. Last week was a marvellous time for global standardisations as the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative presented certifications to various companies...
Surrey-based brewery launches its first 100% solar-powered beer in 440ml aluminium cans
One Planet Brewing, a Surrey-based brewery, recently launched its first beer made entirely from solar electricity produced on-site. The majority of the beer will be distributed in totally reusable kegs, mini-kegs, or glass flagons, but a portion will be packaged in 440ml aluminium cans, known as...
CEFLEX unveils the Design Check tool to promote sustainability in the flexible packaging sector
CEFLEX is the acronym for "Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging", and in 2020, it launched the 'Designing for a Circular Economy' (D4ACE) guidelines for the European packaging sector. CEFLEX and Recyda, two experts in recyclability, have now collaborated to offer a new service called 'Design...
Casablanca Industries gets ready to materialise a new aluminium aerosol unit in Maharashtra
Casablanca Industries is on the journey to construct an aluminium Monobloc aerosol facility at the Adali Industrial Area in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. Operational since 2012, Casablanca was founded with the aim of catering to the aerosol packaging needs of the Indian market....
Constellium Muscle Shoals obtains ASI certification for producing aluminium sheets, coils and alloys
Constellium Muscle Shoals has reportedly acquired the Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative for producing aluminium sheets, coils, and alloys in facilities at Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and Bowling Green, Kentucky. Muscle Shoals facility manufactures...
Ball Corporation names Howard Yu as the new executive vice president
Ball Corporation, the world's leading producer of circular aluminium packaging for global beverage and household brands, announced that Scott C. Morrison, the executive vice president and chief financial officer of the Colorado headquartered company, will seek retirement after more than two decades...
Tom Giddings to present an economic viability graph of aluminium in this year’s UK Metals Expo
The executive director of Alupro, Tom Giddings, will be participating in two expert panel debates at the UK Metals Expo. The event will take place at the NEC in Birmingham from the 13th to the 14th of September and is expected to attract hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors. The UK...
Cappac aims to incorporate 80% recycled aluminium in its packaging by 2024
To expand its market presence and product variety, Cappac, a Dutch producer, has focused on a proven strategy that has significantly expanded its Nespresso-compatible aluminium capsules. Cappac is a newbie to the market by definition, having begun in 2020, but it has quickly established itself as a...
Responsible Whatr provided spring water in aluminium cans to G20 delegates, Delhi
Ankur Chawla's sustainable vision came into the foreground of India's first-ever G20 summit in Delhi as Responsible Whatr, an Indian eco-conscious startup, helped keep the international and national delegates hydrated with its premium quality natural spring water packed in aluminium cans made with...
End-user weekly recap: New aluminium bottles for CECI 1938's iconic wines; Mercedes-Benz launches aluminium-capped perfumes
Aluminium has become increasingly important in the end-use sector due to its versatility, lightweight properties, and sustainability. It has found extensive applications in various industries and products, such as transportation (cars, planes, and trains), packaging (cans and foil), construction...
The Recycling Partnership’s aluminium collection grows threefold than expected with support from Alcoa and Arconic
The Recycling Partnership, a mission-driven NGO advancing a circular economy, has reportedly claimed that it collected 4.1 million pounds of post-consumer aluminium scrap annually for recycling and reduced 18,750 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, three times more than initially expected....
Mercedes-Benz launches Parfums with 100% recyclable aluminium caps displaying its commitment to circular economy
Mercedes-Benz's venture into fragrances demonstrates the company's commitment to history and essential beliefs. The intriguing Land, Sea, and Air scent trio pays tribute to the elements reflected in the classic three-pointed star insignia. With aluminium caps on scent bottles, the eminent brand not...
UW-Eau Claire’s Blugold Dining halls to replace plastic bottles with 100% recyclable aluminium cans
The University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire is on a journey to introduce 100% recyclable 16-ounce aluminium cans, replacing similar-sized plastic bottles on the campus. This change will be visible from the beginning of autumn during the fall semester. UW-Eau Claire’s Blugold Dining locations will...
CECI 1938 launches new aluminium bottles for two of its iconic wines
CECI 1938, producers of one of the world's best-loved Lambrusco wines, has launched innovative containers made up of aluminium for its iconic wines - OTELLO Nero di Lambrusco and OTELLO Brut. The project titled OTELLO CECI FOR THE FUTURE focuses on sustainability and heritage. The 0.75-litre...
Leaked information suggests UK’s deposit return scheme will get delayed until 2026
Leaked information from meetings this week suggests that the already postponed start date for the UK's deposit return scheme is looking even more like a 'non-starter,' with 2026 now proposed as the earliest likely alternative. The government was advised that the October 2025 start date for the UK's...
