The aluminum can is one of the most sustainable beverage packaging options on the market. In addition to its inherent recyclability, the aluminum can is also lightweight and provides beverage makers with an opportunity for brand recognition. As sustainability continues to garner interest from consumers, water and beverage producers are moving away from traditional, higher environmental impact plastic and glass options toward aluminum, creating an increase in demand. In order to gain some perspective on the current trends facing the can manufacturing industry, Light Metal Age spoke with Robert R. Budway, president of the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), the national trade association representing the can manufacturing industry and its suppliers.
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