sustainability
Sun Chemical releases 2018 Sustainability Report
Sun Chemical’ 2018 Corporate Sustainability Report focuses on how its commitment to sustainability has led to new products and services that help customers improve their eco-efficiency goals.
Survey highlights consumer demand for sustainable packaging
According to Ball Corporation’s 2019 Consumer Survey, 73% of the respondents said they would choose environmentally friendly containers if they had a choice.
Alupro joins OPRL as a guarantor
Alupro is joining OPRL’s guarantors to add aluminium packaging recycling to the partnership of paper and card, cartons and plastic packaging recycling organisations
BAMA unveils winners at annual awards
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has announced the winners of its annual awards at the 2019 Forum and Awards Dinner, which recognise and reward innovation across the aerosol sector.
WaveGrip and Orpheus establish return scheme for carriers
WaveGrip, a brand of Berry Global, is providing a packaging solution and carrier return scheme for Orpheus Brewing to help the brewery reduce waste and its annual packaging footprint by approximately 85%.
Hydro launches greener brands
Hydro has launched two greener brands to make it easier for its customers to promote aluminium products that are made from recycled post-consumer scrap or primary metal from hydro-powered smelters.
Coopers to can its Sparkling Ale
Coopers Brewery is packaging its Sparkling Ale in cans for the first time in its 157-year history, following demand for cans sparked by the growing craft beer sector.
Rowdy Mermaid moves its kombucha range to cans
Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha has revealed new aluminium can designs for its botanically-infused, function-forward kombucha.
CMI appoints new vice president of sustainability
Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has appointed Scott Breen, a strong sustainability communicator, to lead the association’s sustainability and recycling efforts.
European steel recycling levels reach record levels
Recycling of steel packaging in Europe has hit an all-time high of 80.5%, according to figures issued by APEAL.
MPE AGM unveils new strategy for circular economy
The Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) Annual General Meeting 2019 saw the approval of an ambitious 24-month strategy to support Europe’s metal packaging industry.
Crown pushes for more recycling facilities in the UK
Crown Bevcan has pledged to increase the number of recycling facilities available in public spaces in the UK.
Colep awarded gold and silver medals by EcoVadis
Colep has been awarded gold and silver medals by EcoVadis for best practices in corporate social responsibility (CSR) & sustainability.
Fourth Rasselstein Future Symposium brings together the steel packaging sector
Around 300 participants from 30 countries attended the fourth thyssenkrupp Rasselstein Future Symposium in Andernach, Germany.