ReCan85, the future of circular packaging in Aotearoa
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Why aluminium
Sustainability
New Zealand’s appetite for sustainable change is growing fast
The evidence shows that aluminium is the clearest path forward. Global research commissioned by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) has confirmed what many in our sector already know: aluminium cans outperform plastic and glass at every stage of the recycling journey, making them the best packaging format for a circular economy.
At Recorp, this is the future we are building towards. Our recently launched ReCan85 can is a commitment to transforming the way packaging works in New Zealand. With 85% recycled content, ReCan85 sits well above the industry standard and responds directly to the challenges highlighted by the IAI study. According to the research, aluminium cans have a 90% remelting and reprocessing efficiency rate, far ahead of PET plastic (66%) and glass (67%). What that means is simple: when you choose aluminium, far more of what you use makes it back into circulation.
But it's not just about what happens after consumption, it’s about how we design for recyclability from the start. Unlike glass and plastic, aluminium can be recycled indefinitely with minimal material loss and requires up to 95% less energy than primary aluminium production. That’s a game-changer for a country like ours, where over 97 million plastic bottles still end up in landfills or are incinerated every year.
ReCan85 is built for impact. These cans are manufactured right here in New Zealand, reducing emissions and shipping waste. They're made with the highest recycled content to lower carbon from day one, and they're made from New Zealand’s own cans - it’s Kiwi cans for Kiwi cans. Produced in a facility designed to meet the growing needs of both domestic and export markets and backed by our mission to eliminate single-use plastic from our shelves, fridges, and waste streams.
The IAI study makes one thing abundantly clear. When it comes to packaging, not all materials are created equal. Aluminium is the most effective, energy-efficient and circular container available. And ReCan85 is setting a new benchmark for what aluminium can deliver, a global-first right here in New Zealand. We believe the brands that will lead the future are those willing to step up now. ReCan85 is ready to help you get there.
At Recorp, this is the future we are building towards. Our recently launched ReCan85 can is a commitment to transforming the way packaging works in New Zealand. With 85% recycled content, ReCan85 sits well above the industry standard and responds directly to the challenges highlighted by the IAI study. According to the research, aluminium cans have a 90% remelting and reprocessing efficiency rate, far ahead of PET plastic (66%) and glass (67%). What that means is simple: when you choose aluminium, far more of what you use makes it back into circulation.
But it's not just about what happens after consumption, it’s about how we design for recyclability from the start. Unlike glass and plastic, aluminium can be recycled indefinitely with minimal material loss and requires up to 95% less energy than primary aluminium production. That’s a game-changer for a country like ours, where over 97 million plastic bottles still end up in landfills or are incinerated every year.
ReCan85 is built for impact. These cans are manufactured right here in New Zealand, reducing emissions and shipping waste. They're made with the highest recycled content to lower carbon from day one, and they're made from New Zealand’s own cans - it’s Kiwi cans for Kiwi cans. Produced in a facility designed to meet the growing needs of both domestic and export markets and backed by our mission to eliminate single-use plastic from our shelves, fridges, and waste streams.
The IAI study makes one thing abundantly clear. When it comes to packaging, not all materials are created equal. Aluminium is the most effective, energy-efficient and circular container available. And ReCan85 is setting a new benchmark for what aluminium can deliver, a global-first right here in New Zealand. We believe the brands that will lead the future are those willing to step up now. ReCan85 is ready to help you get there.
