News in Brief
North American aluminium demand down 3.9% in 2023
As part of its monthly Aluminium Situation statistical report, the Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates showing a 3.9% contraction in year-over-year demand for the aluminium industry in North America (shipments by producers in the U.S. and Canada plus imports) in 2023. Industry demand recovered slightly in the 4th quarter and ended the year close to 2021 results.…
Boots launches blister pack recycling pilot that rewards customers
Boots has launched a blister pack recycling pilot scheme in over 100 stores in London and South East of England and plans to roll out the scheme to more stores across the UK in the next year. The blister pack recycling scheme is an extension of the popular Recycle at Boots initiative, which rewards customers for bringing…
APEAL welcomes new Head of EU Affairs
APEAL has announced the appointment of Metka Cavka Luciani as its new Head of EU Affairs, effective March 11th. Bringing 15 years of professional experience and a passion for sustainability to the role, Metka joins APEAL from her position as Account Director of Sustainability at Weber Shandwick, where she provided strategic counsel to brands and…
Blackeye Gin launches RTD cans
With the Six Nations Rugby in full swing this spring, Blackeye Gin is urging fans to swap a beer for a Blackeye during the tournament, to help support the future of the game. Hailed as the ‘unofficial spirit of rugby,’ Blackeye Gin was founded by rugby legends Mike Tindall and James Haskell alongside television presenter Alex Payne last year off the back of the trio’s ‘The…
Coors Light top selling beer in the U.S. Grocery channel
Coors Light is now the top-selling beer in the U.S. grocery channel — an achievement that follows a remarkable 2023 for the brand and a strong start to 2024, including a successful campaign around football’s big game and expanded space at retail expected in the spring. Coors Light is No. 1 in nearly all metrics, from dollar…
evian launches new facial mists
evian Facial Spray‘s iconic hydrating product line is excited to announce a new collection of facial mists: Protect, Calm, and Glow now available exclusively at Ulta Beauty! Formulated with evian natural mineral water and beautiful floral extracts, these certified organic facial mists provide unique benefits for all skin types. All evian skincare products are sustainably made and dermatologically-tested to reach the highest…
MetalMatters roles out across West Devon
MetalMatters has been rolled out by West Devon Borough Council. As part of continued efforts to improve kerbside recycling rates, the initiative will see residents across the region receive an informative leaflet posted directly through their letterbox. Targeting more than 26,000 homes across the borough, the campaign aims to raise widespread awareness of how best…
Kylie Jenner announces line of 100-calorie canned vodka soda
Kylie Jenner has launched another company, and she’s following in the footsteps of her sister Kendall Jenner in the alcoholic beverage industry. Kylie, 26, announced Sprinter, a canned vodka soda cocktail, with a bikini-clad Instagram video on Tuesday, March 5, revealing the drink would be available for customers to purchase nationwide on March 21. “Sprinter is my answer to the…
Volvic expands touch of fruit range
With shoppers seeking healthier hydration options and the flavoured sparkling water category in strong growth, water brand Volvic has launched its latest innovation, Touch of Fruit Sparkling Sugar Free. Alongside the new product comes a relaunch of the Volvic Touch of Fruit Still range in a bid to continue attracting shoppers into the category. Touch of Fruit Sparkling…
Supermarket unveils huge recycled ‘bottlecelli’ mural in Glasgow
A huge mural made from over 30,000 bottle caps has been unveiled in Glasgow today – inspired by Italian artist Sandro Botticelli. The 25ft tall artwork – appropriately named “Bottlecelli” – was commissioned by the supermarket Lidl to celebrate 253,000 containers of PET plastic and aluminium recycled through the brand’s return scheme pilot that launched in February. The…
