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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Hydro Rein and OVF to establish seven solar projects totaling 655 MW
Hydro Rein and Norwegian landowner Opplysningsvesenets Fund (OVF) are forming a cooperative solar power firm. The partners intend to build seven solar projects totalling 655 MW on chosen Norwegian lands. Geisli Energi AS, Hydro Rein, and OVF have formed a new business to enter the fast-expanding...
Kolkata metro network awaits the integration of steel-encased aluminium third rail system
In a mission to imitate global green initiatives by metro networks, Kolkata Railways is about to introduce a steel-encased aluminium third rail system replacing the older pure-steel version. This will make the entire metro chain much more sustainable, reducing carbon emissions to a great extent....
Top 8 aluminium companies inspiring innovation and driving positive changes with Sustainability Awards
Sustainability awards inspire innovation and drive positive change across various sectors. These prestigious accolades recognise organisations and individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to sustainable practices, encouraging others to follow suit. They are essential for companies that...
Vulcan Energy to use aluminium-based ‘sorbent’ for its lithium project in Germany
Australian lithium and renewable energy producer Vulcan Energy (VUL) has disclosed a newly sanctioned method to create a much more sustainable loop around its lithium brine project in Germany's Upper Rhine Valley region. In a major breakthrough, the company announced using aluminium-based 'sorbent'...
Hydro Alunorte signs a new PPA to bolster its decarbonisation strategy
Hydro Alunorte has signed a wind power purchase agreement (PPA) in addition to using solar energy for aluminium manufacturing, which aims to bolster the decarbonisation plan of the Norwegian Aluminium Company. The newly signed project is called the Ventos de São Zacarias project. Investments in...
Betis Forever Green campaign brings sustainable practices to football fields
Real Betis Balompié, a Spanish professional football club, has joined hands with an open environmental platform, Forever Green, to introduce sustainable practices in sports fields associated with the game. Among the activities promoted are recycling and collection of aluminium cans, installing...
EPD certification is yet another testament to Vedanta Aluminium's sustainable production practices
International Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) has reportedly verified Vedanta Aluminium’s range of products, confirming that India’s largest aluminium producer is committed to achieving the highest industrial standards in sustainable production. Vedanta’s primary aluminium products scored...
Marine Aluminium to supply Hornbeck with 21-meter helideck for its new conversion project
Marine Aluminium, a company known for developing and producing aluminium goods, has bagged a contract to deliver a helideck for Hornbeck Offshore Services' new conversion project. The 21-meter helideck can accommodate helicopters up to the size of a Sikorsky S-92. The 21-meter helideck can...
AL CircleBiz adds Qualfix to its list of 1200+ verified aluminium sellers
Founded in 2021, Qualfix is an aluminium extrusion plant headquartered in Ankara. It is known for providing excellent consumer items with their experienced personnel with over 15 years of expertise and high-tech manufacturing facilities. AL CircleBiz is quite excited to announce the inclusion of...
Jackery 2000 Plus power station with aluminium handle bags the SEAL Sustainable Product Award 2023
Jackery, the world's leading developer of creative and environmentally friendly portable power solutions, has introduced the Jackery 2000 Plus, the first in a new line of solar generators. The power station is mobile due to its trolley format with two tyres and an aluminium pull-out handle, and it...
Sustainability Recap: Capral obtaines first ASI’s Chain of Custody-certified cargo from Alba
Sustainability initiatives are no longer an occasional phenomenon in the aluminium industry, as ESG goals have become a prime focus for all companies, big or small. This week the top news that caught our eyes were Capral’s first ASI’s Chain of Custody-certified cargo from Aluminium Bahrain (Alba),...
Boomerang's Bottling System keeps spreading sustainability all over Austin and Pennsylvania
In a concerted effort to promote eco-friendliness and sustainability, the Austin Convention Center has partnered with Boomerang to introduce its state-of-the-art, eco-friendly bottling system to the center. Situated at the very core of the lively and bustling city of Austin, Texas, the Austin...
Recycled aluminium weekly: Romco Metal unveils high-quality low-carbon aluminium PureCycle™ while Alupro begins #FoilFriday campaign
The aluminium recycling sector is witnessing major advancements every passing day. Romco Metal, a non-ferrous metal recycler based in the UK, recently launched PureCycle™, a high-quality, low-carbon aluminium product, in the global metal market. PureCycle™ ingots are manufactured using 100%...
GenHydro partners with EREN Group to streamline green hydrogen use in France and Germany
A new strategic alliance has been established between GenHydro and EREN Groupe to enhance the supply and affordability of green hydrogen in France and Germany. GenHydro, a US-based company specializing in technology, renewable energy production, and green hydrogen, will collaborate with EREN...
Packaging solutions provider TricorBraun unveils its very first sustainability report
TricorBraun, a leading global packaging company, has released its first-ever Sustainability Report. The report outlines the company's progress in achieving its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. TricorBraun's President and CEO, Court Carruthers, expressed satisfaction in presenting...
Recycling facility at L.A. port ships 5 tonnes of aluminium scrap using zero-emissions crane
A recycling Facility at the Port of Los Angeles has unlocked a sustainable milestone by shipping 5 million tonnes of scrap metals like aluminium using an all-electric, zero-emissions crane since its installation in 2017 at the port. According to the corporation, the organisation's ultimate...
CRU introduces latest protocols for sustainability and emissions service
CRU has launched a new sustainability and emissions service that provides users with a comprehensive view of different commodities through a sustainable perspective. As the world prioritises sustainability, businesses face new policies and societal expectations, and this service helps them to adapt...
Australian University embarks on a quest to recycle end-of-life photovoltaic panels
University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers in Australia have developed a new technique for recycling end-of-life photovoltaic (PV) panels, which can separate 99% of PV cell particles. Recycling PV panels is quite a task because innumerable components, such as glass, silicon, aluminium,...
