Used Beverage Cans (UBCs) are among the most valuable and recyclable forms of aluminium scrap, yet the United States struggles to recover even half of them. Despite the aluminium can being 100% recyclable and capable of returning to shelves in just 60 days, America recycled only 45.2% of its aluminium beverage cans in 2023. This […]
A World View Most of the US’s raw materials based products and processes were designed in the 1950’s and 1960’s, and were created based on the idea that we have an unlimited supply of primary materials. At that time, the world population was 4 billion, and consumption was relatively low. Now, in 2012, the world […]
Despite being around for over half a century, aluminium beverage can (ABC) is yet to find favor in the second most populous country on the globe. Not known to be a great packaged beverage consuming country, Indians until a few years back, continue to consume lesser units per head a year – compared to what […]
Hindalco Industries Ltd’s domestic operations have been struggling to earn profit during an unfavorable global economic scenario of past couple of years. The only silver lining in Hindalco’s sky is Novelis Inc., its international subsidiary, whose value-added aluminium products and increased focus on recycling have helped profits grow to a considerable extent. Atlanta-based Novelis is […]
ABC – the Aluminium Beverage Can has been on the scene since 1930s and is now the most popular and recycled beverage packaging medium in most parts of the world. The main reasons that have contributed to its longevity and popularity are its easy recyclability over an unlimited number of times and the maximum amount […]