Reducing Raw Materials in Aluminium Can Production
How has the production of aluminium cans changed from the past to the present? Can 1 kilogram of aluminium still produce the same number of cans?
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 in December 2019 up to now, it’s believed that everyone has experienced changes in various aspects, similarly. Whether it’s working from home, restricted operating hours for malls and various places, to the use of online shopping and food delivery services, it can be said that most people have had to stay at home and go out as little as possible to avoid contracting Covid-19.
However, everyone still needs to consume goods to continue their lives. But with the changing situation, consumer purchasing decisions have also changed. For example, canned beverages have adapted to better meet consumer needs.
It is gratifying that the Covid-19 situation has not significantly diminished the popularity of canned beverage products. Moreover, canned beverage producers have adapted to the changing consumer trends. We have compiled 5 ways canned beverages have adapted, as follows:
5. Emphasizing the trend of healthy beverages, which has been popular for some time and with the emergence of Covid-19, consumers have become even more focused on their health. Healthy beverages such as vitamin drinks or even kombucha have gained increasing popularity. It’s not surprising to see these types of beverages growing in the market. Aluminium cans are a packaging choice that can preserve the quality of these beverages because they can completely block out light and air, maintaining the nutritional value effectively.
While aluminium cans are fully recyclable without limitations, fulfilling environmental and sustainability objectives, they also need to adapt to the changing trends in various situations.
During Covid-19, aluminium can packaging was changed to make people feel more confident in its cleanliness and safety when consuming from cans. It also helped communicate and highlight the growing demands of consumers.
How has the production of aluminium cans changed from the past to the present? Can 1 kilogram of aluminium still produce the same number of cans?
Everyone is contributing to the environmental problems we face today. As consumers start changing their perspectives, what are the producers doing about it?
Packaging waste is a matter close to both consumers and manufacturers. Manufacturers need to take responsibility for their packaging from the source.