Posted on: 11th November 2025
We’re very proud to have been invited to contribute our expertise at COP30 alongside Ball and the International Aluminium Institute in a discussion of how recyclable materials like aluminium can help with global decarbonisation goals. Our paper will be available to download here during the event.
Download the white paper here!
As world leaders gather at COP30 to accelerate climate action, Innoval Technology will unveil a new white paper that highlights how can-to-can recycling of aluminium beverage cans can deliver major environmental gains.
Developed in partnership with Ball Corporation and the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), the study reveals that recycling used beverage cans back into new cans — rather than into mixed aluminium products — increases melt recovery rates by 18% and cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 15%.
These findings demonstrate a clear opportunity for the aluminium industry to make meaningful progress toward decarbonisation and circular economy goals. The white paper also shows that if 87% of recycled cans were returned to can production, rather than diverted to other uses, total emissions could fall by a further 36%, with no major infrastructure changes required.
Expanding Deposit Return Systems (DRS) across the UK and EU by 2030 could play a key role in achieving this target by improving scrap quality and recovery rates.
An Innoval spokesperson says:
Can-to-can recycling is not only a technical success but a critical climate solution. By optimising metallurgy and processing, we can unlock real environmental benefits while maintaining quality.
The white paper will be presented at COP30 this Thursday and will be available to download here during the event.
Together with Ball and the IAI, Innoval is proud to demonstrate how innovation in aluminium recycling can contribute to a low-carbon, circular future.
