Exal's Coil To Can "C2C" Lightweight Aluminum Beverage
(Exal Corporation)
Product Overview
Product
Exal's Coil To Can "C2C" Lightweight Aluminum Beverage
Generic Description
Aluminum Beverage Bottles
Company
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Conversion Stage
Converted Package
Package type
Bottle
Material Type
Metal & Other >> Aluminum
Package features
Reclosable, Easy-open, Senior-friendly, Other: Pilfer Proof
FDA-compliant for food-contact
Yes
Claims Third party review
- No
Summary
- C2C is an innovative hybridized technology that marries the manufacturing
speed and light weighting of standard (drawn & ironed) beverage can technology
with the dynamic shaping technology originally available only with heavier
walled, extruded aluminum containers. Because of their lighter weight,
containers made via C2C contribute fewer transport-related carbon dioxide
emissions than heavier packaging formats. The process utilizes post-consumer
recycled aluminum as a raw material and finished containers are 100%
recyclable. High-speed C2C production lines also use less energy per
container than other packaging choices.
Manufacturer's description
- Environmental benefits of Exal's "C2C" Lightweight Aluminum bottle:
Abundant Raw Material: Aluminum is the 3rd most abundant element in the earth crust after oxygen and silicon. It is also the most abundant metal in the earth crust. Two thirds of all aluminum ever made is still in use today.
Recyclable:
Recovering aluminum for recycling saves money and dramatically reduces energy consumption. The aluminum container recycling process saves 92 percent of the energy needed to produce aluminum from bauxite ore, according to EPA's WAste Reduction Model (WARM). Aluminum is also infinitely recyclable. It does not degrade or lose any if its intrinsic physical properties during the recycling process. Recycled aluminum is not downcycled into products like park benches, etc. Recycled aluminum and virgin aluminum are inherently the same.
Post Consumer Content:
The C2C package is made from 3000 series aluminum alloy which typically has a post consumer content of 45%-55%.
Recycling Cost Benefit:
Aluminum beverage containers are the most valuable commodity to curbside programs helping to pay for the collection of containers made from other materials. Aluminum beverage containers represent less than 20 percent of the materials collected in curbside recycling programs and they generate up to 70 percent of total scrap value.
Closed Loop Packaging:
Most of the rigid aluminum packaging recovered from the waste stream is used to manufacture new packaging, making aluminum packaging a closed loop recycled material
Carbon Based Emissions:
Because of their lighter weight, containers made via Exal's C2C process contribute fewer transport-related carbon dioxide emissions than heavier packaging formats. The process utilizes post-consumer recycled aluminum as a raw material and finished containers are 100% recyclable. High-speed C2C production lines also use less energy per container than other packaging choices.
Cradle to Cradle:
The 3000 series alloy raw material expects to have McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) Cradle to Cradle Silver Level Certification in 2010.
Product page on supplier's site
Sizes
8oz through 20oz
Styles
28mm Formed Thread, 38mm Formed Thread, 26mm Crown Finish
Geographic availability
North America
Central & South America
Central & South America
Photographs
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Product Detail: Converted Package
Conversion process
Printing Capabilities - Direct Print
Added treatments
Other: Food Grade Internal Lining
Target markets
Cosmetic Fragrance and Bath >> Bath Accessories
Cosmetic Fragrance and Bath >> Cosmetic Accessories
Food and Beverage >> Beverage
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Beer
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Bottled water
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Coffee
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Drinks
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Juice
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Soft drinks
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Spirits
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Wine
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Allergy >> Allergy Liquids
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Cough and Cold >> Cold Liquids
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Cough and Cold >> Cough Liquids
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Diet
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Diet >> Diet Liquids/Powders
Personal Care >> Soaps Gels and Sanitizers
Personal Care >> Sun Care
Cosmetic Fragrance and Bath >> Cosmetic Accessories
Food and Beverage >> Beverage
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Beer
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Bottled water
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Coffee
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Drinks
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Juice
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Soft drinks
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Spirits
Food and Beverage >> Beverage >> Wine
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Allergy >> Allergy Liquids
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Cough and Cold >> Cold Liquids
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Cough and Cold >> Cough Liquids
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Diet
Healthcare & pharmaceutical >> Diet >> Diet Liquids/Powders
Personal Care >> Soaps Gels and Sanitizers
Personal Care >> Sun Care
Fill processes
Aseptic, ESL (Extended Shelf Life), Hot fill, Retort, ACF (Aseptic Cold Filling)
Temperature capabilities
Refrigerated, Frozen, Ovenable, Ice-packed
Product state
Liquid, Gel
Section of the CFR
21 CFR 175.300
FDA Food Contact: Type of food
I. Nonacid, aqueous products; may contain salt or sugar or both (pH above 5.0).
II. Acid, aqueous products; may contain salt or sugar or both, and including oil-in-water emulsions of low- or high-fat content.
III. Aqueous, acid or nonacid products containing free oil or fat; may contain salt, and including water-in-oil emulsions of low- or high-fat content.
IV.A. Dairy products and modifications: A. Water-in-oil emulsions, high- or low-fat.
IV.B. Dairy products and modifications: B. Oil-in-water emulsions, high- or low-fat.
V. Low-moisture fats and oil.
VI.A. Beverages: A. Containing up to 8 percent of alcohol.
VI.B. Beverages: B. Nonalcoholic.
VI.C. Beverages: C. Containing more than 8 percent alcohol.
II. Acid, aqueous products; may contain salt or sugar or both, and including oil-in-water emulsions of low- or high-fat content.
III. Aqueous, acid or nonacid products containing free oil or fat; may contain salt, and including water-in-oil emulsions of low- or high-fat content.
IV.A. Dairy products and modifications: A. Water-in-oil emulsions, high- or low-fat.
IV.B. Dairy products and modifications: B. Oil-in-water emulsions, high- or low-fat.
V. Low-moisture fats and oil.
VI.A. Beverages: A. Containing up to 8 percent of alcohol.
VI.B. Beverages: B. Nonalcoholic.
VI.C. Beverages: C. Containing more than 8 percent alcohol.
FDA Food Contact: Conditions of use
A. High temperature heat-sterilized (e.g., over 212 deg.F).
C. Hot filled or pasteurized above 150 deg.F.
D. Hot filled or pasteurized below 150 deg.F.
E. Room temperature filled and stored (no thermal treatment in the container).
F. Refrigerated storage (no thermal treatment in the container).
J. Cooking at temperatures exceeding 250 deg.F.
C. Hot filled or pasteurized above 150 deg.F.
D. Hot filled or pasteurized below 150 deg.F.
E. Room temperature filled and stored (no thermal treatment in the container).
F. Refrigerated storage (no thermal treatment in the container).
J. Cooking at temperatures exceeding 250 deg.F.
Manufacturing locations
Exal Corporation USA (Youngstown, OH, United States of America)
Subcontract any production?
No
Sustainability Claims
These claims were NOT reviewed by a third party
You may flag any claim that looks suspicious.
Please see important disclaimers and definitions at the bottom of this page.
Source
- Post-consumer content: 10 - 24%
- Pre-consumer content: 25 - 49%
- Sustainable forestry certification? No
- Source reduced? No
Manufacture
- Renewable energy? No
- Greenhouse gas reduction: No
Use
- CONEG documentation? Yes
- Shipping efficiency? Yes
End of life
- Reusable? No
- Recyclable? The material/product in this element is accepted for recycling in the majority of the communities in the US (60% or more)
- Compostable? No
- Waste-to-energy? No
Important definitions and disclaimers
Terms
Definitions and disclaimers
Post-consumer content
Materials generated by consumer, business or institutional sources that have served their intended use or completed their lifecycle and would be destined for disposal had they not been diverted from the waste stream for reuse or recycling.
A complete chain of custody review has not been completed. Anyone purchasing the material/product should conduct their own chain-of-custody review.
A complete chain of custody review has not been completed. Anyone purchasing the material/product should conduct their own chain-of-custody review.
Pre-consumer content
Materials and by-products from manufacturing processes that would be destined for disposal had they not been diverted from the waste stream for reuse or recycling. However, pre-consumer material does not include materials and by-products generated by and commonly reused in an original.
A complete chain of custody review has not been completed. Anyone purchasing the material/product should conduct their own chain-of-custody review.
A complete chain of custody review has not been completed. Anyone purchasing the material/product should conduct their own chain-of-custody review.
Source reduced
Indicates a material or converted package that has been source reduced compared to a current commercial package, either from this company or another, that represents the state of the art for a given package or product type for which this package is suitable.
Greenhouse gas reduction
Refers to the reduction in greenhouse gases achieved in the PRODUCTION of this material or package.
CONEG Heavy metals compliance
Green checkmark, if present, indicates that lab test results were provided to Greener Package. Tests were not performed by Greener Package to ensure the validity of the claim. You must determine if the specific compliance guarantee is suitable for your end use application. Backup documentation is available to prove that this material meets the CONEG heavy metals standards and no heavy metals have been intentionally added.
Shipping efficiency
A reduction in shipping was achieved in transportation of this material/product due to a reduction in shipping volume per case, reduction in weight, or reduction in shipping distance. This must be a comparison to a current commercial package, either from your company or another, that represents the state of the art for a given package or product type for which your package is suitable.
Reusable/returnable/refillable
This material or package is reusable/returnable/refillable for the same purpose as originally designated.
Recyclability
While a material may be recyclable, you must determine if the material, as used in your end use application, will still be recyclable. In other words, adding some finishing options, such as certain inks or special effects may render this material or package no longer recyclable in many communities. In the context of this database, recyclability specifically refers to how widely this package or material is accepted for recycling, not whether it's technically recyclable, regardless of whether facilities exist.
Compostability
There are a very limited number of municipal and institutional composting facilities in the U.S. While a material may be compostable, you must determine if the material, as used in your end-use application, will be compostable. The material or package complies with one or more of these three internationally recognized standards for compostability in industrial composting facilities: ASTM D6400, ASTM D6868-03, or CEN EN13432.
Waste-to-energy
This material or package has an energy value of greater than 5 megajoules per kilogram, thus meeting EU standard EN 13431 standard for waste-to-energy.
Renewable resources
It is expected that the FTC will provide guidance on what constitutes a renewable resource in the next version of the Environmental Marketing Claims guidelines, which is projected to come out in sometime this year. Once they have provided guidance, this claim will be added to this database and the third-party review process.
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