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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Commencal 365: The all-new sustainable gravel bike flaunting an all-aluminium frame
Headquartered in the USA, Commencal was started in 2000 by Max Commencal. Commencal is known for producing super sturdy and efficient bikes, perfect for a challenging ride across hilly terrains. The company's recent launch is an all-aluminium gravel bike. Dubbed the Commencal 365, the bike sports a...
Norsk Hydro produces world’s first batch of recycled aluminium using green hydrogen
During a recent test conducted at Hydro's extrusion plant in Navarra, Spain, carbon-free green hydrogen was successfully used as a replacement for natural gas in the recycling of aluminium. This test, which hydrogen experts from Hydro Havrand led in partnership with Fives, marks the world's first...
Thankyou promotes sustainability with Forever Bottles featuring 100% recycled aluminium
Social enterprise Thankyou has announced the reimagining of its existing personal care products and its entry into the house cleaning industry. The existing products will be presented in new super sleek sustainable and reusable Forever Bottles made from 100 per cent recycled aluminium and plastic....
Gautam Solar debuts N-type TOPCon solar modules featuring black aluminium alloy frame
Gautam Solar, a solar module producer, debuted N-type TOPCon (Tunnel oxide passivated contact) and Mono PERC Solar modules at Intersolar Europe, a key event for the solar industry. In contrast to the traditional design with a white back-sheet and silver anodised aluminium alloy frame, the new solar...
Recycling company LICO and Karo Sambhav collaborate for circular economy drive
The recycling company focusing on developing sustainable circular economy solutions in the lithium-ion battery supply chain to recover critical minerals, Lico Materials and Karo Sambhav, an industry leader in designing and implementing transformative Circular and EPR solutions, have signed an MoU...
UK-based Marlish Waters makes quick transformation from glass to aluminium can format
Marlish Waters from the UK has launched a new 150ml beverage can for its tonics and mixers range. To be retailed by mid-June, the new glass-free aluminium format launch will focus on four of the Northumberland-based brand’s most popular SKUs – English Tonic Water, Premium Lemonade, Ginger Ale and...
Enriching society through aluminium products: Jindal Aluminium upholds its No.1 position as India's largest aluminium extrusion company
Jindal Aluminium, India's largest aluminium extrusion company, has produced a record 1,06,000 tonnes of extruded Aluminium products. The company has maintained its position as India'a largest Aluminium extruded products manufacturer since its inception. Its dominant position in Aluminium Extrusion...
Sustainability weekly recap: SOLARCYCLE finalises green deal with Ørsted to recycle its end-of-life solar panels
The aluminium industry is leaving no stone unturned to move towards a sustainable environment. To begin with, ALFED, on the occasion of World of Environment Day, announced intentions to develop two new member initiatives to support the sector's transition to Net Zero on June 1 at the first...
Hydro signs 15-year deal with Statkraft for renewable power supply to its Norwegian aluminium plants
Hydro Energi AS has entered into a long-term agreement with Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable energy generator, to secure 0.44 TWh of power per year for its Norwegian aluminium plants from 2024 to 2038. The deal ensures a total supply of 6.6 TWh of renewable energy to Hydro’s plants over 15...
Alba is dedicated to driving decarbonisation through technologies, says Chairman at Arab-German Business Forum
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter (ex-China), attended the 26th Arab-German Business Forum on June 5-7, 2023, at The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin, Germany, wherein the company's Chairman Shaikh Daij bin Salman Bin Daij Al Khalifa said in his speech, "The world is...
Denver-based NREL researchers find unique way to recycle lithium-ion batteries
According to an esteemed news agency, by 2030, the number of electric vehicles on the roads will escalate by a hefty amount, which indicates that the demand for lithium-ion battery storage will increase tremendously. And the metal used in making lithium battery cases is usually aluminium. As a...
Automobile recycler LKQ Corporation posts 2022 Global Sustainability Report
On May 31, LKQ Corporation announced the company's 2022 Global Sustainability Report, which displays its achievements in environmental leadership, employee engagement and diversity, safety, and operations. In 2022, LKQ accomplished several ESG milestones, which include processing 770,000 vehicles...
Vedanta Aluminium products lead the way in sustainability, says EPD
On World Environment Day, Vedanta Aluminium announced that its product line was verified by the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) International. The EPD-verified products from Vedanta included billets, Primary Foundry Alloy (PFA), wire rods, and other kinds of ingots. These goods are used in...
SOLARCYCLE finalises green deal with Ørsted to recycle its end-of-life solar panels
Ørsted, a prominent clean energy company, has entered into a new partnership with SOLARCYCLE, a technology-based solar recycling company, to recycle and process Ørsted's end-of-life solar modules from its projects across the United States. This recycling services agreement aligns with Ørsted's...
Recycle used aluminium cans and get discounts on brands like Under Armour, says EAD
In an effort to boost the recycling of materials like aluminium and plastic, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) is all set to roll out reverse vending machines around the Emirate. The new devices are installed in ADNOC Distribution retail service stations, malls, the Corniche, and other...
AKAM 6th Awareness Conference on “Sustainable & Circular Bharat: Towards Zero Waste in Metals Processing”
AKAM 6th Awareness Conference on “Sustainable & Circular Bharat: Towards Zero Waste in Metals Processing” conference at Taj Bengal on 15th and 2-Days Plant Visit during 14-15th June at Kolkata nearby metal recycling cluster. Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Steel, Government of India, in...
Tech platform sentra.world raises $2 million in seed funding to drive ESG transformation
A technology platform sentra.world powering ESG for industrial businesses to achieve net-zero emissions has raised $2 million in seed funding. Avaana Capital, a notable early-stage climate-tech venture capital firm in India, led the funding round. ESG SaaS platform sentra.world's suite of products...
Promoting sustainable practices: Aluminium's role on 'World Environment Day'
Observed annually on June June 5 th , World Environment Day is an international event dedicated to raising public awareness of environmental concerns and encouraging positive actions to conserve our planet. The responsible use and management of resources, including materials such as aluminium, are...
