Novelis - recycled aluminum beverage cans

Plastic is ubiquitous in today's society. A great amount of plastic is specifically flowing into the packaging industry. However, economic and technical limitations cause most plastic packaging to have a linear and unsustainable life, often characterized by a very short use phase. Aluminum, often praised for its infinite recyclability, is believed to be part of the solution.

Novelis is the leading buyer and recycler of used beverage cans (UBC’s) globally – recycling more than 82 billion cans annually. Aluminum beverage cans and bottles are the model of sustainable packaging and, with an average “can-to-can” lifecycle of just a couple of months, a can that is recycled today can be back on store shelves in just sixty days. Making can sheet from recycled material is better for our environment, better for our customers and better for our business.

With state-of-the-art can sheet production lines and recycling centers in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Novelis serves the most recognizable brands including Coca-Cola, Crown, Ball Corporation, Ardagh Group and ABInBev.