Water is used for forming, washing, rinsing and cooling in the beverage can manufacturing process. However, water is also one of the world’s most essential natural resources and, in many parts of the world, it is becoming increasingly scarce. It is therefore vital that can makers take measures to ensure that water is used responsibly.
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Improving resource efficiency has numerous benefits for industry and for society. It not only reduces dependence on the world’s limited resources, but also helps to reduce waste and ensure that we can achieve more with less. In the metal packaging industry, increased resource efficiency is achieved through a combination of innovative product development, inventive policy ideas and new technologies.
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Waste and food waste in particular are global problems. The metal packaging industry is ideally placed to help reduce both types: not only is metal an infinitely recyclable packaging material, but it also provides an impenetrable barrier that helps to keep food fresh for longer.
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Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing reliance on renewable energy sources and supporting efforts to increase already high metal packaging recycling rates are all areas in which the metal packaging industry is active in the fight against climate change.
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