Can-ification: aluminium’s role in circular packaging

Published: 17-Feb-2026
Packaging

Aluminium cans remain one of the most trusted solutions for sustainable beverage packaging, supported by well-established recycling systems in developed markets

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Today, emerging technologies are unlocking new levels of compliance and traceability — putting aluminium back in the spotlight as a key driver of circularity.

As Russell Wiseman (pictured), Head of Global Beverage Solutions, Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) explains, the most powerful sustainability solution for beverage packaging is already in your hand.

Aluminium is the circular champion

As beverage brands strive to meet circular economy targets and cut carbon emissions, aluminium’s recyclability and efficiency make it an obvious choice.

Unlike PET or glass, aluminium is a true closed-loop material that can be recycled infinitely without losing quality. 

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