Consumer recycling rates of beverage containers: 46.1% aluminum, 20.7% plastic, 39.6% glass. Average recycled content of beverage containers: 73% aluminum, 6% plastic, 23% glass. Value per ton of recyclable material: $1,210 Aluminum, $237 Plastic, -$21 Glass.
With metal packaging as our primary product, sustainability is ingrained in our business and will remain a core value for our Company moving forward. Through our Twentyby 30 program, we are working with industry partners to educate our supply chain about how the format’s high recyclability and recycling rates support collective goals to advance the Circular Economy. A recent report...

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World Day for Safety & Health at Work 2021

Publish Date
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Every Day is World Day for Safety and Health at Work at Crown The International Labour Organization (ILO) launched World Day for Safety and Health at Work in 2003 to raise awareness for the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. As an international manufacturer that holds the health and wellbeing of its global associates in the highest regard, we...

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Stop Food Waste Day 

How Packaging Can Help Prevent Food Waste 

Publish Date
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
As we begin to think about life post-COVID, we have an opportunity to reflect on how the pandemic changed our lives. For many of us, there was an increased focus on healthy habits and a reality check on the impact that food waste is having on our planet. Stop Food Waste Day on April 28 is a great reminder of...

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Sustainability Status Check: Where We Are Today

Publish Date
Thursday, April 22, 2021
The start of a new decade has served as an important milestone in our ongoing sustainability journey. Leading up to and through the end of 2020, we took critical steps to advance our efforts and make a positive impact, including reaching past goals and setting new objectives that aim even higher. Looking ahead to 2030, we are committed to taking...

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