India's hidden urban mines are going to landfills: Why e-waste needs a second life
As smartphones, laptops, televisions, electric vehicles, and household appliances become an integral part of modern life, electronic waste (e-waste) is emerging as one of the world's fastest-growing waste streams. Yet, every discarded electronic device contains more than just obsolete technology—it...
Coal-heavy Australian aluminium vs renewables-led New Zealand: How Oceania is balancing decarbonisation
Oceania’s primary aluminium industry is facing a fragmented energy transition. While Australia, the leading aluminium producer of the continent, has abundant renewable resources and a well-established aluminium value chain, its smelters remain significantly more dependent on fossil-fuel-based...
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Archipelago Yachts announces design completion of zero.63 featuring aluminium
Archipelago Yachts has announced the successful completion of the design for its breakthrough zero-carbon leisure vessle, the Archipelago zero.63, in conjunction with Chartwell Marine. The Archipelago zero.63 uses environmentally friendly aluminium materials designed to minimise ecological effects....
Every Can Counts Greece launches DRS trial at Antiparos Island
Every Can Counts Greece (Kathe Kouti Metrai) has launched a pilot campaign in partnership with the Municipality of Antiparos to assess citizen participation and return rates within the context of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). The campaign has been launched at Antiparos Island, educating people...
Sustainability in aluminium: Top ten global drives making the energy-intensive sector greener
Presently, sustainability carries immense importance in the aluminium industry since it is an energy-intensive sector that needs constant tracking and vigilance for reduced carbon emissions. In 2022, the aluminium industry alone accounted for 270 Mt of direct carbon emissions, which was 3 per cent...
Chinalco’s photovoltaic power generation project gets connected to grid for optimisation
On October 20th, a significant milestone was achieved in China with the official connection of the Luoyang Aluminum foil distributed photovoltaic power generation project to the grid for power generation. Built by the Fenghao Henan Branch of Ningxia, a subsidiary of Chinalco Environmental...
Ball and Coca-Cola aim to reduce UK’s supply chain CO2 emissions with a greener transport line
Ball Beverage Packaging and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) have joined hands to trial the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) part-fueled vehicles in the UK. This trial will run for a period of twelve months, starting from October, and is expected to reduce supply chain CO2 emissions by...
Prysmian Group to make sustainable cables for power grids with low-carbon aluminium from Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto Group has reportedly entered into a five-year low-carbon aluminium supply contract with Prysmian Group to help the latter manufacture cables for power grids in North America with more sustainable materials. The news came after Rio Tinto and Prysmian jointly announced the collaboration on...
Lancaster City Council launches new aluminium coffee-pod recycling service
Lancaster City Council is launching a new coffee pod recycling scheme in collaboration with Podback to assist citizens in recycling old coffee pods. The coffee pod recycling programme, implemented in collaboration with Podback, a non-profit recycling business, aligns with the council's dedication...
Carbfix: Transforming CO2 emissions into stone for a sustainable future
In the remote backdrop of Iceland's Hellisheidi geothermal power plant, Olafur Teitur Jonsson is unveiling a groundbreaking method for storing CO2 emissions, and the world is taking notice. Inside a small geodesic dome owned by the Icelandic startup Carbfix, CO2 from the nearby power plant is...
Gränges and Shandong Innovation Group JV gets green light for Yunnan recycling facility
Gränges announced establishing a joint venture with Shandong Innovation Group (SIG) on March 31, 2023 , to construct a recycling and casting facility in the hydroelectricity-abundant province of Yunnan, China. This collaborative project, aligning with Gränges' commitment to sustainability, safety,...
Benevolence of aluminium in the Cryptocurrency mining industry
Aluminium has emerged as a critical element in the ever-evolving technology landscape, playing an essential role in various technological domains, including the thriving world of cryptocurrency. Its versatility and adaptability have made it indispensable in shaping the digital age. This article...
Panda Ireland introduces four Recycleye aluminium-line robots in its Ballymount MRF
Panda Ireland, a subsidiary of the Beauparc group, has made significant progress in their aluminium recycling efforts at their Ballymount materials recycling facility (MRF) by implementing four advanced robots. These robots have proven to be a game-changer by delivering numerous benefits, including...
Sustainable weekly: Macquarie Asset spends USD 332 million in equity to own 49.9% stake in Hydro Rein
The sustainable sector, this week, has seen significant upheavals with Macquarie Asset Management firmly sealing a deal with Hydro, securing the future acquisition of 49.9 per cent of Hydro Rein, the company's renewable energy arm. Hydro and Macquarie Asset Management will jointly own the company...
South32 installs P3XLE technology to curb emissions from Hillside aluminium smelter
South32, a globally diversified mining and metals company, is reportedly installing P3XLE energy efficiency technology at its Hillside Aluminium smelter in South Africa to reduce greenhouse gas emissions substantially. This move is part of the company's deliberate effort to move away from...
Ball Aluminium Cups and Denver Arts & Venues to install RVM on Red Rocks Amphitheatre
To enhance aluminium recycling at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Ball Aluminium Cups and Denver Arts & Venues have announced the installation of a Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) on the Top Plaza. The machine went live at Red Rocks on October 2, 2023, and will remain there until November 12, 2023. Since...
Meyer Burger and LuxChemtech form aluminium recycling partnership for strategic interventions
Aluminium recycling is one of the most critical processes in the solar module production industry. With the increasing demand for solar panels and the rapid expansion of the industry, the importance of aluminium recycling has grown significantly. Several companies, including Meyer Burger and...
Alimex gets ASI Performance Standard V3 Certification for producing aluminium cast plates
Alimex GmbH Precision, an inventor and producer of aluminium cast plates, has acquired Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative. The company has bagged the certification for producing high-precision components, surface machining of rolled plates and...
Battery-powered Buquebus ferry is all set to break records in maritime transport
In a ground-breaking development poised to redefine the maritime industry, a remarkable battery-powered Buquebus ferry is taking shape in Tasmania. Picture: Incat Tasmania The 130-meter-long vessel is projected to carry 2,100 passengers and 226 cars, operating on routes connecting Argentina and...
Century Aluminum finalises new three-year power contract for the Mt. Holly aluminium smelter
Century Aluminum of South Carolina, a subsidiary of Century Aluminum Company listed on NASDAQ as CENX, has recently publicised the finalisation and approval of a new three-year power contract for the Mt. Holly aluminium smelter. The contract, which has been approved by all necessary parties,...
