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...
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has issued an urgent briefing to government setting out key concerns from the UK aluminium industry around the implementation of the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) ahead of its planned introduction in January 2027. The briefing has been shared with...
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The recycled aluminium sector was incredibly active this week, with METYCLE raising $5 million to support its expansion plans to meet the rising demand for recycling raw materials. Eunomia Research & Consulting and Ball Corporation launched an updated version of their "50 States of Recycling"...
CleanPak, the leader of the aerosol recycling industry, has joined the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative. The campaign, spearheaded by Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling company, was established to boost awareness of and increase aerosol recycling in the UK. CleanPak, a division of Clean Eco...
Cosma Casting UK, an aluminium high-pressure vacuum die casting company, desires to enlarge its factory in Telford by adding a rear extension. The factory operates 24 hours daily with 230 people from Telford Business Park premises. On further expansion, the casting facility will create sixty-two...
Biffa, a trash management firm in the United Kingdom, is scheduled to install its first electric skip loader on the Isle of Wight, including a new Volvo electric 18-tonne 42. Biffa has adopted the electric skip loader into its fleet, which consists of 104 new Volvo Trucks trucks, as part of a...
Recent data on the NPWD by the Environment Agency (EA) showed aluminium packaging recycling in the United Kingdom maintained its rising spree in Q3 2023, ended September 30. During the three-month period (July-September), aluminium packaging collection for recycling stood at 48,135 tonnes, up by 21...
Vinca, a UK-based producer of canned wines, has introduced a new line of organic Italian wines in 187ml aluminium cans made by Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP). The wine is made from organic grapes farmed on Sicily's west coast. Vinca's wines have won several honours in the UK, have been listed on...
ALFED has named Mechatherm's Sales Director, Mark Allen, its new President, succeeding Mike Dines as his term concludes. Mark will assume a leadership role on the ALFED board, contributing to the organization's progress until the end of 2025. As the UK aluminium industry's voice, ALFED represents...
Northwest Aluminium, one of the largest manufacturers of roofing & ventilation products in Ireland & the UK, has received the Nadcap NDT 18 Month Certification Cycle Reward. As per the official website of eAuditnet of the PRI (Quality Evaluation Association) certification, Northwest Aluminium has...
After being hailed with the UK Packaging Awards title, Eviosys has bagged the metal packaging industry's highest honour – the Best in Metal Award 2023, for its flagship Ecopeel solution. Discovered and developed by Eviosys, a sustainable packaging brand, Ecopeel is an aluminium peelable foil used...
Alupro, the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation, has released a new study illustrating the nationwide effect of its pioneering teaching programmes. The Alupro Impact Report investigates the consequences of its most recent initiatives and monitors progress towards its objective of reaching a...
Aluminium shipbuilder Austal Australia and Harland & Wolff Group have signed a MoU to explore shipbuilding opportunities in the UK. An agreement was signed at the 2023 Indo-Pacific Maritime Exposition in Sydney, which outlines the transfer of technology, skills, and shipyard capabilities required...
Alupro, Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation Ltd., a UK industry group, has rejected digital deposit return schemes (DRS) for aluminium cans , deeming them unproven. They emphasised the success of aluminium drink cans in the circular economy, being fully recyclable with an impressive UK...
On November 15, announcements emerged from low-carbon aluminium maker Hydro's headquarters that the company will now aid Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) in manufacturing their flagship electric vans. The commercial electric van startup will be exploring the feasibility of the Norwegian giant's...
Hounslow has become the third borough in London to implement a coffee pod recycling scheme and the first in West London. The recently introduced service has been initiated via a collaborative effort with Podback, an altruistic recycling group. Individuals can engage in the activity by registering...
Reynaers Aluminium, a European leader in sustainable solutions for aluminium architecture, has bagged the prestigious Aluminium Systems Company of the Year award at the National Fenestration Awards (NFA) ceremony. The award recognises Reynaers' contribution to the UK fenestration sector by offering...
On November 8, 2023, Harland & Wolff Group Holdings PLC announced that it had entered into an agreement with Austal Ships Pty Ltd for a technology transfer aimed at developing next-generation aluminium vessels. The London-based fabrication company, serving the maritime and offshore industries...
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...
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...
