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28 Feb 2013

The carbon footprint of the 3-piece 425 ml food can dropped 30% between 2000-2010, states Empac, the European metal packaging association.

The reduced CO2 footprint is due to increased steel recycling rates (44% improvement since 2000) and a decrease in average can weight.

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2013-03-19 Empac study shows carbon footprint improvement of the steel food can - UK

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Full name Hugo Loudon
Current position President IFRA (International Fragrance Association)
The reason for nomination Alexander led the association for 5 years, contributed to increasing understanding of the concept of permanent materials and implemented first digital and social media initiatives.
What is the greatest myth about steel packaging that the industry needs to debunk? Steel is sometimes perceived as a basic and modest packaging material. However, steel packaging is more than that. Steel packaging is a highly sophisticated and modern material. It a permanent material -endlessly recyclable, which makes is the perfect material for the future.
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Full name Alexander Mohr
Current position President IFRA (International Fragrance Association)
The reason for nomination Alexander led the association for 5 years, contributed to increasing understanding of the concept of permanent materials and implemented first digital and social media initiatives.
What is the greatest myth about steel packaging that the industry needs to debunk? Steel is sometimes perceived as a basic and modest packaging material. However, steel packaging is more than that. Steel packaging is a highly sophisticated and modern material. It a permanent material -endlessly recyclable, which makes is the perfect material for the future.