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
Toppan lowers carbon emissions through eco-friendly barrier packaging
Japan-based Toppan has successfully contributed to the global campaigns of creating a more sustainable society through its flexible packaging solutions. Shipments of the GL BARRIER, a transparent barrier film that’s incorporated in retort food packaging and mono-material packaging with spouts, have saved 63,000 metric tons of carbon emissions. This number is equivalent to carbon from 23,000 households. The GL BARRIER is used as an alternative to aluminum foil that features unique coating and … [Read more...] about Toppan lowers carbon emissions through eco-friendly barrier packaging
