US firm launches 90% recycled aluminium for drinks sector

Posted on 7 May 2013

US aluminium rolling and recycling company Novelis has launched an independently certified aluminium designed for the beverage can market with a minimum 90% recycled aluminium.

The evercanTM aluminium beverage can body sheet allows beverage companies to deliver soft drinks, beer and other drinks with lower carbon emissions than existing aluminium cans, the company claims. The new aluminium sheet has been certified for high-recycled content by SCS Global Services, a US-based environmental and sustainability consultancy. The firm works in food quality…

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