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Unity Brewing Co gets a second chance
Unity Brewing Co., the UK craft brewery, has been resurrected after its brewing kit, assets and brand were purchased by two local businessmen. The duo, who have not been named, purchased the assets after Southampton-based Unity Brewing Limited went into liquidation in February. Four of the five original staff members have been retained following the deal. The…
Italy represents aluminium packaging recycling ‘excellence’ in Europe
New results emerging from the annual meeting of CIAL (the Italian consortium responsible for the recovery and recycling of aluminium packaging) held on 12 May in Milan, have revealed that the Italian model for the management of packaging and aluminium packaging waste represents excellence in the EU landscape. The CIAL say that the results are in…
Hublot creates innovative watch with recycled Nespresso aluminium capsules
Hublot and Nespresso, two Swiss icons, have joined forces on an exceptional project: the creation of a Big Bang timepiece based on recycling and circularity. According to a statement from the two companies, the watch is the first to be made using recycled Nespresso aluminium capsules and coffee grounds. As part of its Second Life initiatives over…
Brits show overwhelming support for steel
Recent polling by YouGov found nearly two thirds of GB adults support the Government investing in the steel industry to support decarbonisation. This reflects a growing consensus among the public that the country needs to transition towards greener technologies and industries to reduce its impact on the environment. But the public doesn’t just see investing in green…
METPACK review: 2023 event hailed a great success
As the leading global event for the metal packaging sector, METPACK should be on every canmaker’s radar. The exhibition took place from 2nd to 6th May – and for the first time in six years – bringing industry professionals from across the world together at Messe Essen in Germany. The long-awaited five-day exhibition welcomed around…
Krones opens another R&D center
Just a few years ago, Krones’ subsidiary Steinecker opened a technology centre in Freising where customers can create and test recipes for beer and plant-based drinks. Now, the group is setting another important milestone in the evolution of beverages and processes. In early May, at the company’s headquarters in Neutraubling, a fully-equipped R&D lab was…
ITA publishes new life cycle assessment of a tin
As part of its members’ commitment to sustainable development, The International Tin Association has published its results from a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) quantifying the environmental impacts of the production of refined tin. This study is the first of its kind for the tin industry and provides new insights into the environmental impacts for the…
Trivium’s CSO wins the 2022 WBCSD Leading Women Award
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), has awarded Trivium’s Chieft Sustainability Officer, Jenny Wassenaar with a Leading Women Award, honouring women that display outstanding leadership and dedication to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Jenny Wassenaar was one of only 5 out of 65 nominees that were chosen to receive the award. The…
KKR Acquires Industrial Physics
KKR, a global investment firm, has signed a definitive agreement under which investment funds managed by KKR will acquire Industrial Physics, a manufacturer of testing and measurement instruments, from Union Park Capital. KKR plans to support the Company in its continued growth organically and through add-on acquisitions. Financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in New…
Britvic’s £8 million project to improve energy efficiency
Britvic is redoubling its efforts to cut carbon emissions and save energy – with £8 million of investment to improve efficiency at its London factory. The project, which kicks off this year at its Beckton site, will see the installation of a new heat recovery system – cutting factory emissions by an estimated 1,200 tonnes…
