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Just 21 per cent of residential recyclables recycled in the US
A new report from The Recycling Partnership (“The Partnership”), a non-governmental organisation committed to building a better recycling system has found that only 21% of residential recyclables are being recycled. The report shows how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies and proactive industry investment can close these gaps. Under EPR, private industry funds improvements to the…
Minalba Brasil unveils Indaiá mineral water including braille on can lids
Minalba Brasil, a beverage company of the Edson Queiroz Group (GEQ), has kick-started 2024 with the innovative launch of Indaiá mineral water in 269 ml aluminium cans, featuring both sparkling and still versions. With the rallying cry “It’s even better in a can,” the company says it underscores the unique qualities of the innovative product.…
The Can Manufacturers Institute issue statement on anti-dumping petition
The Can Manufacturers Institute President, Robert Budway, has issued the following statement after the Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation (CLFs) filed an anti-dumping petition with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Department of Commerce alleging harm from imported tin mill products (TMP). Testimony during the January 4, 2024, ITC hearing from steel can makers, canned…
Ball announces low-carbon aluminium cup at Davos
In collaboration with Novelis and Alcoa Ball have launched a low -carbon aluminium cup. Like all Ball aluminium cups, it is made of 90% recycled aluminium and is infinitely recyclable and refillable. The cup also contains 10% metal supplied by Alcoa from the ELYSIS process, an R&D technology that eliminates direct greenhouse gas emissions from the aluminium smelting…
Spirited Brands launches two low-ABV canned cocktail brands
Spirited Brands Holdings, Inc. (Spirited Brands), a premium, female-owned beverage innovation company, announces the debut launch of its two new all-natural canned cocktails, Sokē and Soula. These premium, low-ABV, low-calorie drinks are infused with authentic flavour inspiration from Mexican and Asian cultures. These better-for-you cocktails will hit the market in January, promising consumers a refreshing…
Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena announces recycling milestone
The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena have successfully diverted more than 3 million pounds of all waste from landfills throughout its 2023 slate of Hawks’ basketball games, concerts and ancillary events. As part of this sum, the award-winning downtown Atlanta venue recycled nearly one million pounds of materials (aluminium, cardboard, plastics, glass, etc.) and…
Pepsi unveils major rebrand
Pepsi has announced that it is unveiling a complete rebrand in March, with exciting new pack designs for all formats rolling out across grocery, wholesale and convenience. The rebrand will create a consistent identity across the Pepsi MAX, diet, regular and flavoured cola ranges, with new packaging visuals, in-store materials and displays. With the goal…
Suntory Spirits to use green aluminium for the premium malt cans
Suntory Spirits has announced that it will use a more sustainable type of aluminium, Green aluminium, for its limited-edition The Premium Malt cans, which will be available in stores across Japan beginning this month. The Green aluminium material was made in collaboration with Sumitomo Corporation, Sumisho Metalex Corporation, Kobe Steel, and Daiwa Can Company. It…
Marks & Spencer incorporates aluminium water bottles in food-to-go offering
Re:Water is set to make a significant impact as its water bottles crafted from recycled aluminium become available in Marks & Spencer stores this month. The offerings include both ‘Still Spring Water’ and ‘Pure Sparkling Water’ variants, marking a noteworthy step toward providing eco-friendly alternatives within one of the UK’s most esteemed supermarkets. These innovative…
Ball Corporation assists Del Monte’s sustainable transition to two-piece aluminum beverage cans
Ball Corporation and Del Monte Foods have pledged their commitment to sustainability, aligning themselves with the Government of India’s ambitious target of achieving net-zero emission by 2070 and reducing the carbon intensity of the economy by 45% by 2030. With support from Ball, Del Monte Foods recently transitioned from using traditional three-piece tin cans for…
