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Ball Corporation has highlighted five of its aluminium packaging plants in its R. David Hoover Sustainability Awards. The five plants, including Ball’s San Luis Potosí aerosol plant in Mexico, were recognised for their progress in areas with the most significant sustainability impact across the company’s operations in safety, energy, water and waste, as well as... [Read More]

Around 74% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable packaging, according to new research. A survey of 15,000 people conducted by aluminium container company Trivium Packaging - the result of a merger between Ardagh Group's food and speciality business with Exal Corporation - in partnership with Boston Consulting Group, asked participants for their preferences... [Read More]

Henkel has set further packaging targets for 2025 to promote a circular economy, including making 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable. The company will also reduce fossil-based virgin plastics by 50% in its consumer goods packaging. The firm has already taken steps to foster a circular economy by further increasing the share of recycled plastic in its packaging.... [Read More]

A total of 116,670 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling in the UK last year. The latest figures released by the Environment Agency (EA) on 12 March show a 17% increase in aluminium recycling compared to 2018 figures, surpassing UK Government targets by more than 8,400 tonnes. Aluminium packaging, including aerosols, collected through kerbside,... [Read More]

Henkel, the major chemical and consumer goods firm behind brands including Schwarzkopf, Right Guard and Syoss, has announced ambitious new sustainability targets. In its 29th Sustainability Report, Henkel outlined its performance and progress in all areas of sustainability and also presented its strategic framework for the future. By 2030, Henkel aims to become three... [Read More]

Aerosol and dispensing firm LINDAL Group has launched an ‘innovative and sustainable’ new platform. Unveiled at ADF Paris in January 2020, the Mini Engine Platform incorporates new actuator designs made from post-consumer resin (PCR) - a material produced using recycled waste. It separates a standard one-piece actuator into two parts: an outer body made from 100%... [Read More]