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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Chanel pledges to achieve sustainability with its Collection No. 31 Lipstick having aluminium refills
Premium luxury brand Chanel has introduced its Collection No. 31 Lipstick to the market with a freshly conceived glass case holding 100% recyclable aluminium refills for enhanced sustainability and environmental consciousness. Chanel Collection No. 31 Lipstick upholds Gabrielle Chanel's ideology of...
End-user weekly: ISRO’s Pragyan Rover finds aluminium among other elements in Moon’s South Pole
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant breakthrough in lunar exploration! Their recent report reveals that the moon rover, equipped with the highly advanced Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument, has successfully detected the presence of aluminium,...
Sustainability weekly: Norsk Hydro declares switching fossil fuel with biomethane at its Sunndal aluminium smelter
Leading aluminium companies worldwide are looking for greener ways to run their patented production line. Recently, Norsk Hydro announced that it will switch from fossil fuel to biomethane for optimising its existing lines in Sunndal aluminium smelter. This big step will impel Hydro's journey...
Major shareholders commit R500 million to Nampak’s R1 billion rights offer
Africa's leading packaging company, Nampak, has been entitled to formal approval regarding the R1 billion rights offer circular, which is to be tentatively posted on Monday, September 4. The prevailing subscription price of R175 per share displays a discount of approximately 23.49 per cent compared...
German aluminium packaging market witnesses positive demand despite challenging economic situation
Despite Germany's difficult economic position, supplies of aluminium tubes and aluminium aerosol cans increased in the first half of 2023, according to Aluminium Deutschland (AD). Aluminium tubes saw a 4.4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth due to ongoing high demand from the pharmaceutical...
Aluminium packaging emerges as the best option for pet food market
Aluminium packaging has emerged as the best option for maintaining product quality while adding a contemporary touch to stores for the pet food market. Among the categories that comprise this rapidly expanding market, pet food stands out as the star, accounting for 78 per cent of total sales in...
Amcor leads the “Top 21 Sustainable Packaging Companies, Worldwide 2023” by MarketsandMarkets 360 Quadrant
Amcor, a worldwide pioneer in developing and manufacturing environmentally friendly packaging solutions, has emerged as the market leader in the "Top 21 Sustainable Packaging Companies, Worldwide 2023" by MarketsandMarkets 360 Quadrant. MarketsandMarkets 360 Quadrants analysed over 80 Sustainable...
Italy's packaging industry navigates economic turmoil
In the shadow of economic turmoil, Italy's packaging sector has emerged as a symbol of resilience, leaving a lasting impact on the global economy. This is not just a tale of recovery; it's a testament to the industry's adaptability, innovation, and commitment to sustainability. While many major...
Droopy European aluminium foil deliveries in H1 2023 mirror narrow demand in the packaging sector
The European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) showed that aluminium foil deliveries experienced a demand drop of 9.4 per cent in the first six months of 2023, reaching 444,000 tonnes. The Association further reported that deliveries in the second quarter dropped by 15 per cent Y-o-Y amid weak...
Donatello Barley Wine becomes the first canned beverage to flaunt ASI Responsible Aluminium sourcing logo
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) members Ball Corporation and Cervejaria Masterpiece have come together to introduce the first-ever ASI logo on a beverage can. The ASI logo will be featured on the newly launched Donatello Barley Wine. This partnership reflects the aluminium sector's...
PATH Water circulates limited edition Teenage Mutant Mayhem bottles made of aluminium
PATH has collaborated with Paramount Consumer Products to launch two limited-edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem bottles, which are exclusively available at Target stores nationwide and online. These 16.9-ounce aluminium bottles contain ultra-purified still water enriched with...
German can manufacturer Tubex wins dual recognition in Aerobal’s World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2023
Aerobal, the international organisation representing aluminium aerosol cans manufacturers, has reportedly announced the winners of the industry’s prestigious competition, ‘World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award 2023’. Nivea’s pearl & beauty antiperspirant, produced by the German can manufacturer Tubex,...
Update: Top five aluminium foil manufacturers in the United States
Aluminium foil is the most preferred choice of raw material in the packaging industry because it acts as a total barrier to light and oxygen, odours and flavours, and moistness and germs. Hence, there is an estimate for robust growth of the global aluminium foil market in ten years, from US$26.3...
PULSE+ Water focusing on sustainability designs its bottles with aluminium
PULSE+ Water is dedicated to offering high-quality, pure, and long-lasting hydration choices. They provide a variety of improved waters that have been infused with healthy ingredients and are packed in eco-friendly aluminium bottles. In this crowded bottle industry, they are setting a remarkable...
Salvalco upholds sustainability with the new Isana deodorant in recycled aluminium packaging
Salvalco, an ethical tech company supporting the aerosol industry, recently announced its collaboration with Rossmann, bringing to market a new Isana deodorant collection using Eco-Valve technology with Nitrogen propellant. The main plus point about the new deodorant range is the usage of 95 per...
Germany's University of Bayreuth researchers discover a unique method for recycling APL
Researchers from the University of Bayreuth in Germany have brainstormed a brand new method of recycling aluminium-plastic composite (APL) films, usually found in packaging solutions for potato chips worldwide. Through this newly discovered novel process, researchers are recreating energy-efficient...
Bobby, the newly launched soft-drink company uses recycled aluminium for its packaging
Bobby, the newest "healthy" soft drink to enter the market, is a low-sugar, sustainable soft drink alternative devoid of preservatives and artificial flavours and contains gut-friendly bacteria. Sustainability is at the core of Bobby, and is known for using ecologically friendly packaging made of...
Ball Corporation to sell its aerospace business to BAE Systems for $5.55 billion
Ball Corporation, the world's leading producer of circular aluminum packaging for global beverage and household brands, is reportedly selling its aerospace business to BAE Systems for $5.55 billion in cash. The news came on Thursday, August 17, after the company announced its agreement with BAE...
