In the latest report, Europe’s aluminium can supply and recycling volumes rose by 4% and 7% year-on-year, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 5.7 million tonnes of CO₂eq.

Countries with Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) saw major improvements: Malta’s recycling rate jumped from 50% to 80% in 2023, while Latvia and Slovakia achieved double-digit growth.

Recycling aluminium uses 95% less energy than primary production, supporting EU climate and circular economy goals.

Twelve EU countries have already adopted DRS for aluminium cans.

Metal Packaging Europe and European Aluminium call for full implementation of DRS across all member states, aiming for 100% circularity by 2050.