Alupro has launched its Christmas 2024 campaign - Santa’s Little Recyclers. Designed to help local authorities boost recycling rates, the programme calls for households to recycle more aluminium packaging, including empty aerosols, mince pie cases, drink cans, wrapping foil, chocolate foil and metal closures on bottles. UK households dispose of millions of tonnes of... [Read More]

Season’s greetings from all at World Aerosols! We wish our readers, subscribers and advertisers a happy and restful festive period. Thank you for supporting us, and we look forward to resuming activity on 2 January 2025!... [Read More]

Colep Packaging has announced that, as of 1 January 2025, ALM, SL will operate under the Colep Packaging brand, adopting its corporate identity, and being governed by the principles, culture and values that guide the organisation. This milestone is the culmination of ALM’s integration process, whose entire share capital was acquired last July, in a strategic... [Read More]

Salvalco has announced it is extending its Eco-Valve family further, with its Eco-Inverted ball valve. Designed specifically for use with inert gas propellants such as nitrogen, the new valve will deliver all the great benefits of Eco-Valve including superior performance while minimising environmental impact, according to the company. It is currently in development,... [Read More]

India’s only dedicated trade show for the aerosol and spray industry, the 6th India Aerosols Expo (IAE2025), is scheduled to take place from February 28 to March 1, 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre, BKC, Mumbai. Organised by the Aerosols Promotion Council (APC), this event is set to be a comprehensive platform showcasing innovation and advancements in aerosols. Exhibitors... [Read More]

In December 2024, the esteemed panel of judges, including brands like KAO, Beiersdorf, Unilever, and many others, came together to evaluate entries for the ADF Innovation Awards. The official awards ceremony will take place on 28 & 29 January at ADF Paris, and the nominees are as follows Personal Care finalists Biore U Foaming Hand Soap Automatic Dispenser by KAO... [Read More]

Kathy Elkley, president, cleaning & food solutions at PLZ Corp, explores how to cater for Gen Z. Gen Z has become one of the most conscious consumer demographics, and as the cohort born between 1997 and 2012 continues aging into adulthood, their influence is only expanding. Forbes estimate that Gen Z represents $450 billion (€410.2 billion) in spending power across... [Read More]

The Global Aerosol Recycling Association (GARA) is officially launching the first global platform dedicated to standardising and advancing aerosol recycling practices. Founded by Mike MacKay, GARA provides resources, training, and advocacy to address the environmental and safety challenges posed by aerosol containers while fostering collaboration across the industry. GARA... [Read More]

According to recent data published on the National Packaging Waste Database by the Environment Agency, aluminium packaging recycling volumes continued to rise in Q3 2024, increasing 15% compared to the same period in 2023. In total, 43,466 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling. This included 32,294 tonnes through kerbside, bring and on-the-go systems... [Read More]

Sonoco Products Company (Sonoco) has announced the close of its previously announced acquisition of Eviosys from KPS Capital Partners, LP. The combination creates a leading metal food and aerosol can manufacturer worldwide, strengthening its commitment to innovation, sustainability and exceptional service for customers around the globe. Following the integration process,... [Read More]