Alcoa
Alcoa
🏭 Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hungary, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, US
What we like about Alcoa: Alcoa invests in low-carbon products and processes to lower emissions in multiple scopes. 73% of electricity used to power smelters is generated from renewable sources, which is higher than US industry average.
Aluminum bottles
Options for low-carbon aluminum or aluminum made from 50%+ recycled content.
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Made from lightweight metal like beverage cans, but in the form factor of a bottle.
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The most common metals used for packaging are steel, tin, and aluminum.
Metals are a nonrenewable resource, but the upside is that they can be recycled endlessly.
Metal can be more lightweight than glass, which reduces transit emissions. Plus it's not breakable.
It also has the water resistant properties of plastic.
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Since metal is a nonrenewable resource, it's crucial that it's recycled. Metals are endlessly recyclable without degradation in quality. Many metals are widely accepted for curbside recycling.
Because metals can last a long time without degradation, refill programs often use metal containers.
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Because it's endlessly recyclable, it's crucial to remind consumers to recycle metal so that this valuable material stays in the stream.
Most metals start as a silver or gold color. Your design can embrace the metallic feel, or you can explore flood coats or wrap applications.
Aluminum cans
Options for low-carbon aluminum or aluminum made from 50%+ recycled content.
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Lightweight metal can with a pop top to open.
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The most common metals used for packaging are steel, tin, and aluminum.
Metals are a nonrenewable resource, but the upside is that they can be recycled endlessly.
Metal can be more lightweight than glass, which reduces transit emissions. Plus it's not breakable.
It also has the water resistant properties of plastic.
-
Since metal is a nonrenewable resource, it's crucial that it's recycled. Metals are endlessly recyclable without degradation in quality. Many metals are widely accepted for curbside recycling.
Because metals can last a long time without degradation, refill programs often use metal containers.
-
Because it's endlessly recyclable, it's crucial to remind consumers to recycle metal so that this valuable material stays in the stream.
Most metals start as a silver or gold color. Your design can embrace the metallic feel, or you can explore flood coats or wrap applications to cover the shine.
Jars & Bottles
Poly Bags & Films
Trays & Inserts
Paper Mailers
Cushioning
Corrugated
Folding Cartons
Food Service
Inks & Coatings
Raw Materials
Labels
Specialty Papers
