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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Aluminium recycled from coffee pods in Cardiff to be used for packaging and automotive components
Recycling aluminium holds the potential to create a more sustainable and environment-friendly atmosphere. As a result, companies and regions worldwide are doing their bit to bring a sustainable environmental difference. Since April, the Cardiff region of the United Kingdom has managed to recycle...
Ruixin Packaging partners with AL CircleBiz to expand their reach in the global aluminium consumer market
Established in 1993, Ruixin Packaging Printing is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality packaging and printing solutions. The company has been successfully enlisted by AL CircleBiz, the world’s first global B2B marketplace. The key function of AL CircleBiz is to connect customers and...
Torrié's 100% aluminium coffee capsules line works with all Nespresso machines
Torrié, a Portuguese coffee brand owned by the José Maria Vieira company (JMV), has recently introduced 100 per cent aluminium coffee capsules. According to the producer, using aluminium in the capsules allows for better sealing power, assuring coffee protection against oxidation and heat...
Boomerang aluminium bottles cross boundaries with a redefined sense of sustainability
Boomerang is delighted to share that the team has made remarkable progress towards the brand's sustainable hydration mission. Boomerang successfully implemented two hydration systems in the bustling city of Austin, Texas. With the recent heat wave, the Boomerang team is proud to have provided...
'Kahaan' by Trent University student bags the Alupro-sponsored category award at 2023 Student Starpack competition
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) announced the winner of the 2023 Student Starpack Awards under the 'replacing multi-material packaging category’.'Kahaan,' a suite of reusable and recyclable packing materials for cooked meals by Nottingham Trent University's James Albosh, won...
Smarter and sustainable: Top 8 aluminium watch designs
The aluminium industry is making constant advancements in promoting the environmental efficiency of its production. The use of aluminium is highly encouraged for multiple end-use industries. Sustainable and environmentally conscious packaging solutions drive the demand for recycled aluminium in the...
Ontario spends $1 million to introduce complete sustainability in a Bradford packaging brand
On July 11, 2023, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) Minister Filomena Tassi, and Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, announced a $1 million investment for Lintec Label and Print Solutions in Brantford. The investment and a $500,000...
Cano Water launches #breakupwithplastic campaign promoting aluminium packaging at Wimbledon 2023
Cano Water, the top canned water brand offering a sustainable alternative to plastic bottles, has taken a strong stand against Wimbledon's continued association with Evian, emphasising the environmental consequences of single-use plastic. Cano has launched the new #breakupwithplastic campaign,...
L'OCCITANE’s pop-up store in Hainan promotes sustainability with its recycled aluminium packaging
L'OCCITANE Travel Retail is debuting its compelling and immersive 'Gift of Nature' pop-ups, which emphasise the significance of sustainability and biodiversity at two of Hainan's top downtown malls, the Sanya International Duty-Free Complex and CDF Haikou Mova Mall. The French Luxury brand is known...
Brecon residents will soon get paid to recycle aluminium cans and PET bottles
Brecon residents will soon be rewarded for recycling, thanks to introducing Brecon's unique Scan|Recycle|Reward recycling scheme which will be launched on July 13. It joins a slew of other nations, notably several in Europe, that already provide monetary incentives for specific forms of recycling....
LSKB Aluminium Foils Pvt. Ltd. joins ASI as a new Production and Transformation member
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has reportedly announced the joining of LSKB Aluminium Foils Pvt. Ltd. as a new Production and Transformation member. LSKB Aluminium is a leading producer and supplier of high-quality house foils, laminates and lids for the healthcare, food and beverages, FMCG and...
Azerbaijan to house a new aluminium beverage can plant worth $211 million
According to a report on Monday, July 10, a new aluminium beverage can manufacturing and filling plant will come up in Azerbaijan as a joint effort of Hungary, a central European country, and Azerbaijan, a country of eastern Transcaucasia. The news came after the Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan...
Socorro Bebidas launches two new mineral water flavours in 350ml CrownSleek aluminium cans
Socorro Bebidas, a prominent Brazilian beverage producer, has recently joined forces with Crown Embalagens Metálicas da Amazônia to unveil a brand-new selection of flavoured mineral water packaged in CrownSleek aluminium cans. The zero-calorie Acquíssima Sabor mineral water can be enjoyed in...
Ska Fabricating’s FHA 500 Depalletizer engineered to unload aluminium cans and bottles
Ska Fabricating will be showcasing their FullmHeight Automatic (FHA) 5000 Depalletizer with Industrial S-Grip lowerator at Pack Expo West, to be held in Las Vegas in September 2023. The FHA 500 is engineered to unload various container types, including aluminium cans , glass jars/bottles, plastic...
The Body Shop’s new Rushden store features an aluminium bottle refilling station
The Body Shop opened a new store at Rushden Lakes on Thursday, June 29. The Wildlife Trust's Nathan Long cut the green ribbon at 10:30 a.m. to officially open the doors of the British beauty brand in Garden Square. The new store has one of The Body Shop 's Refill Stations, which is available at...
Giovanni Testini and Jason Haggar launch Australia’s first 750ml aluminium bottled water
In a bid to mitigate the environmental damage caused by the booming bottled water industry, Australian entrepreneurs Giovanni Testini and Jason Haggar introduced Vessel, Australia's first 750ml endlessly recyclable aluminium water bottle. The bottle has two options: Vessel Still (alkaline) and...
ASI’s membership list reaches 300 with Wyda South Africa’s inclusion as an Industrial User
Last week, the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) increased its membership to 300 by welcoming Wyda South Africa as an Industrial User. This achievement comes less than two years after reaching 200 members in November 2021. According to Chanel Swartz, Internal Sales, Wyda South Africa shares...
Sustainability weekly: Amcor bonds with Aludium to revolutionise the packaging sector with low-carbon aluminium
Amcor, a well-known company that creates sustainable packaging solutions for industries like food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, and home/personal care, has partnered with Aludium, a top European supplier of aluminium, to develop a low-carbon aluminium compound suitable for screw caps....
