Sustainability News

LINDAL Group has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, setting out progress against the targets in its Sustainability Strategy 2030. The Hamburg-based manufacturer of valves, actuators and spray caps reported a 59% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions against its 2020 baseline, alongside an 11% increase in the share of green energy in its energy mix compared with…
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Ball Corporation has partnered with Unilever to produce a football-themed Rexona Maximum Protection aerosol range for the German market, using its Dynamark PRO variable print technology to deliver six distinct can designs within a single production run. The range was developed as part of Unilever's partnership with the German Football Association (DFB) and features stylised portrait…
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The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA) hosted its inaugural Sustainability Roundtable aboard HMS Belfast in London on 16 June, bringing together voices from government, academia and across the aerosol supply chain to begin work on a roadmap towards a more sustainable future for the industry. Retailers, brand owners, valve and can manufacturers and fillers gathered to hear from…
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The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has launched a new manifesto setting out what it says is needed from government and industry to realise the full potential of aluminium packaging within a circular economy, as the sector navigates rising costs, regulatory pressure and economic uncertainty. The document makes five specific asks. On extended producer responsibility, Alupro…
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Ball Corporation has published its 2025 Combined Annual and Sustainability Report, pointing to a record-breaking financial year for the global aluminium packaging manufacturer alongside continued progress on its sustainability targets. The company shipped 111.9 billion units of aluminium packaging worldwide in 2025, generating net sales of $13.16 billion. The year delivered record comparable…
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The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) have published a practical guide to help material recovery facilities (MRFs) navigate aerosol can acceptance as part of their joint Aerosol Recycling Initiative. Developed by RTI Innovation Advisors, Yes We Can! A Practical Guide to Aerosol Recycling at MRFs addresses the inconsistent acceptance…
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Beiersdorf and Ball Corporation have marked a significant milestone in their strategic partnership, successfully transitioning all of Beiersdorf's European aerosol cans to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) aluminium. The initiative began with a pilot project in 2024, leading to a full rollout of 100% PCR aluminium packaging across the region last year. Many NIVEA MEN Deo sprays and select 8x4…
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The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) have published a practical guide to help material recovery facilities (MRFs) across the US accept and recycle aerosol cans. The publication, Yes We Can! A Practical Guide to Aerosol Recycling at MRFs, was developed by RTI Innovation Advisors and is designed to help facility operators navigate the…
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Roxanne Sharif, MBA, has joined the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) as Director of Sustainability, effective 9 February. Sharif brings proven expertise as a corporate sustainability leader, supporting Fortune 500 companies in developing and executing sustainability strategies, data systems and reporting programmes. She has worked with organisations including the Nasdaq and U.S. Green Building…
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Germany has set a new benchmark for sustainable packaging, with 94.3% of tinplate from private consumption recycled in 2024, according to latest industry figures. The recycling rate for total tinplate consumption also reached a peak of 92.5% last year, maintaining stability at around 90% since 2006. The figures were published by the Gesellschaft für Verpackungsmarktforschung (gvm) in its…
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Trivium Packaging has had its net-zero target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming that the company’s greenhouse gas reduction goals are aligned with a 1.5°C pathway and the global aim of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Michael Mapes, Chief Executive Officer of Trivium Packaging, said the approval “gives our teams and partners confidence in our commitment…
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The LINDAL Group, a global leader in aerosol dispensing solutions, has published its Sustainability Report 2024 and launched a new webpage to highlight its continuous progress and ongoing objectives. Over the past two years, LINDAL has strengthened its sustainability governance framework, increased transparency and achieved measurable progress towards its Sustainability Roadmap 2025. The…
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Bath & North East Somerset Council has joined a national initiative aimed at improving the recycling of post-consumer aerosols. The project is funded by Alupro through the Aerosol Recycling Initiative (UKARI) and facilitated by SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK. As part of the programme, kerbside waste composition data has been collected from households across the region to establish a…
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Alcoa Corporation, Ball Corporation and Unilever have announced the first-ever use of ELYSIS® carbon-free smelting technology in consumer aerosol packaging. Launched ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), the partnership introduces an innovative aerosol can made with 50% ELYSIS aluminium and 50% post-consumer recycled content - one of the lowest-carbon packaging solutions of its…
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Trivium Packaging has made significant strides in its decarbonisation journey, showcasing measurable reductions in carbon emissions at its Sutton-in-Ashfield plant. The company was honoured with the Sustainability Award at the British Aerosol Manufacturing Association (BAMA) Awards 2025. Trivium’s strategy focuses on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, promoting circularity and embedding…
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Polish co-packer FILLSY has announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Żyrardów, Poland, in partnership with Swedish packaging technology company Meadow. The factory will support the large-scale production of Meadow’s infinitely recyclable aluminium pre-fill solution, the MEADOW KAPSUL™, strengthening the European supply chain for sustainable packaging. The new facility…
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A new communications programme has been launched across two UK local authorities to improve the recycling of post-consumer aerosols, using creative messaging to influence household recycling behaviour. The initiative, managed by Alupro and funded through the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative (UKARI) in partnership with SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK, follows independent sampling projects at MRFs…
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Ball Corporation, a global aluminium packaging company, has partnered with Brazilian brands Soffie and Aeroflex to launch the world’s first aluminium aerosol cans certified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). The ASI certification confirms that the aluminium used meets high environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, from extraction to the finished product. The ASI seal…
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