For many, during a warm and sunny Saturday afternoon, kicking back, relaxing, and enjoying a BBQ with your loved ones is one of life’s many pleasures. Over the course of the last decade or so, barbequing, grilling, and smoking have all enjoyed considerable growth. This is attributed to a number of factors, including post-Covid socializing […]

In recent years, the ways in which business is conducted have undergone enormous transformations. Without question, sustainability has been at the forefront of these changes. From recycling schemes to solar power and carbon offsetting, more businesses than ever before are doing their part to be sustainable. When it comes to sustainability, however, it’s clear that […]

Over the past year, global commodity markets have moved in a clear direction. Prices for materials like gold, copper, and silver have climbed steadily, driven by a mix of inflationary pressure, energy costs, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Aluminum has not been immune to these forces. While aluminum prices have already increased modestly, many analysts point […]

How BPA Sneaks Into Your Life (And What to Do About It) You’re here because you have questions about the dangers of BPA, so let’s cut to the chase. First off, what is BPA exactly? Short for Bisphenol A, BPA is essentially a “workhorse” chemical that forms a lining inside certain food and beverage packaging. […]

The circular economy isn’t about recycling a bit more or swapping one material for another. It’s a complete restructure of how products move through the economy. Instead of extracting raw materials, manufacturing something short-lived, and sending it to landfill, the goal is to keep resources in circulation—at their highest possible value—for as long as possible. […]

Microplastics in Blood What Science Knows (And What it Doesn’t – Yet) In recent years, scientists have confirmed what they’ve suspected all along: Microplastic pollution is entering the human bloodstream. Research discovered tiny plastic particles in nearly 80% of people tested. So how does it happen? How is plastic entering our bodies, and – more […]

A commonly asked question is: Is aluminum magnetic? The simple and direct answer to this question is: No, aluminum is not magnetic. Aluminum is a paramagnetic metal, which means that, just like Magnesium and Lithium, it is not magnetic. When we talk about magnetism, we often think about iron. This is because iron is a […]

Does Aluminum Rust? Answer: No, aluminum does not rust but it does corrode over time. Throughout this article, we will have a closer look at the question: Does aluminum rust? And we will cover the differences between rust and corrosion. An in-depth look will also be given at how this may affect your aluminum packaging. […]

The use of aluminum bottles is growing throughout numerous industries including those for cosmetics and beverages. With their increased popularity comes an increased demand of awareness of its safety features. Especially with the potential health hazards of plastic bottles in mind, people are asking themselves: Are aluminum bottles safe? This is an understandable concern, especially […]