Insights.
News and Press Release
MPE Welcomes Proposed CBAM Scope Extension and Production Route Benchmarks
Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) welcomes the European Commission’s proposals published on 17 December 2025 to strengthen and expand the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), marking an important s...
News and Press Release
A Permanent Solution for Circularity in Europe: LCA Highlights Metal Packaging’s Long-Term Progress
The story of metal packaging in Europe is one of consistent, measurable progress. The latest Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) reinforces this positive trend. It is the most comprehensive LCA conducted for...
The proposed EU Steel Measure will harm circularity and raise consumer costs
Europe's steel industry is vital to the EU's industrial strength and long-term competitiveness. It also supports a crucial packaging ecosystem that provides essential goods to consumers across Europe....
News
Stay in The Loop – Discover The European Beverage Can Magazine!
We are delighted to welcome you to the third edition of The Loop, available here, our insight-packed magazine dedicated to the limitless creative potential, infinite versatility and superior circulari...
Packaged in Metal.
Metal packaging, made from aluminium or steel, is used throughout the retail, wholesale, commercial and industrial sectors. It comes in many shapes and sizes and can package virtually any product.
Aerosols
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Beverage cans & bottles
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Closures & Crown Corks
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Drums
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Food Cans
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General Line
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Speciality
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In Focus.
LCA Results Highlight Metal Packaging’s Long-Term Progress
The story of metal packaging in Europe is one of consistent, measurable progress.
Proposed EU Steel Measure will harm circularity and raise consumer costs
Europe's steel industry is vital for industrial strength and long-term competitiveness. It also supports a crucial packaging ecosystem that provides essential goods to consumers. We must protect both.
Stay in The Loop!
Discover the latest edition of the European Beverage Can Magazine, exploring the creative potential, versatility and superior circularity of the aluminium beverage can.
Circularity in Packaging
As sustainability becomes ever more important for brands, retailers and regulators, choosing packaging materials that support long-term environmental goals is a key goal.
Key Data.
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Average energy saving compared to primary production when using recycled steel or aluminium.
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Steel for Packaging EU recycling rate.
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Aluminium Beverage Cans EU recycling rate.
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The majority of all aluminium and steel ever produced is still in circulation today.
Recycles Mark.
As consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about the impact of packaging on the environment, Metal Packaging Europe encourages the licensed use of the Recycles Mark.