Press Releases

14
Apr 2008
New study reveals objectives of mandatory deposits in Germany not reached
APEAL, Ball Packaging Europe and SKB (Stichting Kringloop Blik) commissioned a study with Prognos, a well known German/Swiss consultant in strategic & environmental consultancy. The study assessed the environmental and macro-economic impact of the mandatory deposit on one-way drinks packaging in Germany. Conclusions show that...... Read more
03
Oct 2007
Metal packaging is microwave-friendly
Under normal conditions of use, shallow and wide open steel and aluminium containers are safe to be used in microwave ovens. This is the outcome of an independent study of the Fraunhofer-Institut für Verfahrenstechnik und Verpackung (Fraunhofer IVV). Researchers also found that food in metal...... Read more
16
Mar 2005
Eco-efficiency Study FR
Les systèmes de consignes obligatoires pour les emballages de boissons augmentent les émissions de gaz à effet de serre.... Read more
16
Mar 2005
Eco-efficiency Study EN
Mandatory deposit systems for drinks packaging increase greenhouse gas emissions... Read more