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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Mananalu’s new passion-flavored canned drinking water features 69% recycled aluminium
Jason Momoa, the 'Aquaman' star, launched his canned water business Mananalu in 2019 with a vision to replace single-use plastic bottles with recyclable aluminium ones. The bottles at Mananalu are composed of 69 per cent recycled aluminium. As per the latest reports, the 'Game of Thrones' star...
Techno Airless Aluminium makes a comeback in a greener version
In the midst of expanding innovations and experiments in the packaging business, the rising demands for aluminium due to its unique attributes are increasing effectively. As clients choose eco-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions, innovative aluminium applications in the packaging sector...
Creed eyes sustainable brands to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025
UK-based Creed Foodservice Company, a catering services provider, has plugged into a noble initiative wherein the company would give preference to environmentally conscious suppliers as a part of their initiatives to achieve net zero by 2035. The company has set a goal of attaining carbon...
DWK takes over Assem-Pak to create integrated solutions for life science research
DWK Life Sciences has successfully acquired the US-based packaging solutions maker Assem-Pak | Aluseal, located in Vineland, New Jersey. The company has not publicised the acquisition amount. Assem-Pak manufactures premium quality rubber stoppers and aluminium seals for clients in the...
AMP and Crown Holdings join to fund aluminium can-capture grants with CMI
Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) and Crown Holdings have allied to fund a new grant under the keen eye of Washington-based Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) to further facilitate the rigorous efforts of mounting aluminium can-capturing modules in material recovery facilities (MRFs). AMP is a...
MonoRefill, a lightweight refill tube composed of 100% recycled aluminium
Sustainable and circular packaging is in high demand, thus, innovations that allow users to reuse old containers are getting more attention. Besides protecting its content extremely well, refill packaging must be user-friendly, simple to recycle and environmentally friendly. With this aim, Tubex...
SIG Vita uses ASI-certified aluminium packaging for its new products
On May 2, SIG, a UK-based flexible packaging company, announced its partnership with dairy company Hochwald. The cooperation will see the German business use its SIG Vita family-sized packaging for its new plant-based goods. According to SIG, sustainability is essential to its operations. As a...
Swiss Air collaborates with Oatly to serve Caffè Latte in aluminium cans
Swiss International Air Lines has formed an alliance with Oatly to serve the brand’s flagship plant-based products mid-air in sustainable aluminium cans. The Oatly Caffè Latte is for lactose intolerants and healthy eaters who cannot choose soy milk over dairy milk for incredible benefits. The drink...
End user weekly recap: KOPU Water, Grupo Calvo and Liquid Death Canned Water taking up aluminium as their choice of packaging solution
Aluminium is the sustainable material of choice since it is lightweight, robust, resilient, and endlessly recyclable. A lot of companies are taking their shift towards this sustainable metal. KOPU Water Company organised a Lunch & Learn event on April 27 to promote the importance of recycling...
Travis Barker weighs in to craft special edition Liquid Death aluminium cans
Liquid Death Canned Water has recently launched the Liquid Death Enema of the State Collectible Enema Kit in collaboration with famous drummer Travis Baker. The kit consists of a single 19.2 oz can of Liquid Death water and a "custom-branded enema bulb," as stated on the Liquid Death website. The...
Ball Corporation and KSE increases on-site aluminium recycling initiative to educate Denver community
The "Play Clean" recycling programme at Ball Arena has been running for 15 years, and this year marks the third year of collaboration between Ball Corporation and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE). Together, they have made the venue's beverage packaging infinitely recyclable, increased on-site...
Tata and Grupo Calvo alliance to launch new can with aluminium lid at Metpack 2023
In the upcoming week, Tata Steel will uphold a sustainable packaging discovery it has produced in collaboration with Grupo Calvo at the METPACK 2023 exhibition in Essen, Germany. The new item called Protact will be launched alongside another innovation, the Vuelca Fácil® or 'Easy Flip' aluminium...
SB 85, the aluminium can recycling bill gets lauded by CMI and IEC supporters
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) applauded the Senate Executive Committee's hearing on Sen. Laura Murphy's bill (SB 85) to establish an Illinois beverage container recycling rebate programme. SB 85 would impose a refundable tax of 10 cents for...
Belvac’s new-generation aluminium can necking technology consumes 15% less electricity
Belvac, a Dover company and a major worldwide provider in the two-piece metal packaging sector for over 60 years has launched the Servo Belvac Necker, the newest advancement in aluminium can necking technology. "The Servo Belvac Necker marks a new generation of energy-efficient machinery for the...
CANvas, the aluminium can recycle initiative by Every Can Counts and Covent Garden
Located in the heart of London, Covent Garden, West End's sustainable area, had collaborated for the second time with the non-profit recycling campaign 'Every Can Counts' to develop 'The #EveryCanCounts CANvas' initiative. Launched on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, the event's primary purpose was to...
Lunch and Learn event by KOPU Water Company to promote aluminium can recycle initiative
Justin Mahy, one of the co-founders of KOPU Water Company, plans to organise a Lunch & Learn lecture on April 27 at the Key Biscayne Community Center Island Room, highlighting the importance of recycling aluminium and how it can drive towards a sustainable path. KOPU, the American luxury sparkling...
End user weekly recap: Puracy unveils 100% aluminium Clean Can Starter Kit; UA Packaging launches sustainable and lightweight DOUBLE PCS Aluminium caps
Puracy, an Austin-based company recognised for eco-friendly and organic cleaning, personal care, and infant care products, stepped towards sustainability by eliminating single-use plastic. Their recently released Clean Can and Clean Can Starter Kit are made entirely of aluminium and are eternally...
UA Packaging launches sustainable and lightweight DOUBLE PCS Aluminium caps
UA packaging recently launched a flexible and sustainable tool that fits jars or bottles of various sizes. The DOUBLE PCS Aluminium caps are known to correct all of the shortcomings of the single-piece one, such as easy deformation, visible thread, and being too lightweight. Because of the thin...
