Novelis’s new Customer Solution Center in Brazil and the Can Manufacturers Institute’s recycling initiative in New Orleans highlight the many advantages of using aluminum for beverage packaging
New Orleans calls it Mardi Gras, and Brazil calls it Carnaval. The lively celebration of this annual event isn’t the only thing that Brazilians and the residents of New Orleans have in common. Both have displayed a strong commitment to the recycling of aluminum cans.
From cosmetic packaging made from 100% recycled aluminum to mono-material lotion pumps, companies are charting new territory when it comes to sustainable packaging in the beauty and wellness space.
Companies are continually rolling out innovative packaging that contributes to sustainability, and the same is true in the area of health care and beauty. In this story, we take a look at some recent examples of such innovation.
The aluminum pods can be recycled at home using a pod recycling device or by emptying with a teaspoon and then rinsing, before placing in curbside recycling.
Packaging Strategies recently asked Alexandra Holtzman, director of strategy & business development, Trivium Packaging in the U.S., about the refill model and market and how it resonates with brands seeking sustainable packaging options.
A new report assessing three U.S. beverage packaging types — aluminum cans, glass bottles and plastic PET bottles — finds aluminum cans have the highest circular performance. In the current U.S. system, more than 80% of beverage cans collected for recycling are recovered and turned back into new beverage containers.
After ToBeNaturAL, the aluminium tube with a cap made of compostable material, Favia expands its offer by giving customers the possibility to adopt a recycled plastic cap.
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) is putting the metal cans strong sustainability profile front and center. CMI created an innovative, effective communication plan that demonstrates to consumers, customers and other stakeholders the positive economic and environmental impact of recycling aluminum and steel cans. The facts show that metal cans are the sustainable, circular packaging choice.