In the U.S., aluminum beverage cans still rank first in terms of sustainability, according to the The Aluminum Can Advantage: Sustainability Key Performance Indicators 2021. This report, released by The Aluminum Association and Can Manufacturers Institute show that consumers recycle twice as more aluminum cans than its counterparts, like plastic (PET) bottles. The former comprises up to 20 times more recycled content than glass or PET bottles and are more valuable as scrap material. They’re … [Read more...] about Report shows aluminum can still most sustainable beverage package
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True sustainability in food packaging
The mission to achieve a more sustainable global economy is still a top priority across various industries, even more so today as the world enters into the post-COVID-19 era. Campaigns set forth by the United Nations, the Paris Agreement and the most recently concluded COP 26 Conference have all announced initiatives as a response to the climate crisis. These include ambitious sustainability targets such as limiting global warming to 1.5°C and lowering carbon footprint across … [Read more...] about True sustainability in food packaging
Insect protein is the future of food
While alternative protein is still considered a niche product segment in the food and beverage industry, innovations are already taking place that companies are taking notice of. Beginning from shifting from traditional protein sources such as milk and meat, to vegan alternatives like pea and potato protein, to plant-based variants, there is a wide array of solutions available in the segment. Unfortunately, not all are equally efficient. Additionally, there are issues in terms of energy … [Read more...] about Insect protein is the future of food
