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Representative Robert Wittman (VA-1) introduced a bill, the Counting Aluminum Net Surplus (CANS) Act of 2026, to study aluminum disposal and recycling flows. In a statement he

A record number of used beverage cans – nearly 197,000 cans – were recycled in partnership with Every Can Counts U.S. at Mardi Gras in

Sharif brings proven expertise as a corporate sustainability leader WASHINGTON, DC – February 9, 2026 – Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) President Scott Breen announced that

A majority of Americans support Deposit Return Systems (DRS) paving the way for circular systems that help boost recycling of aluminum beverage cans December 17,

Crosland brings years of experience as a top lobbyist in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, DC – December 1, 2025 – Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) President Scott

The leadership transition, approved by CMI’s Board of Governors, takes effect on June 9th. Left: CMI Outgoing President Robert Budway; Right: CMI Incoming President Scott

Promotion Reflects Association’s Commitment to its Vision of the Metal Can as the Superior, Sustainable Package Photo: Tim Ebner, Vice President of Marketing and Communications,

This year’s initiative includes new programming, including Recycle World on the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Louisiana Avenue, as Recycle Dat! continues to grow.

The CMI Board of Governors has formally begun the process to replace retiring CMI President Robert R. Budway. The CMI Board has retained Spencer Stuart

New Data from the Aluminum Association and Can Manufacturers Institute Shows Continued Recycled Content, Circularity Advantage WASHINGTON, DC — December 5, 2024 — The latest

The aluminum beverage can recycling partnership kicked off in Arkansas and brings five circularity sites to four states with cash payouts for participants. Blytheville, Arkansas

The Summit convened global leaders from across the aluminium beverage can value chain to discuss pressing topics including decarbonisation and recycled content measurement. LONDON —

EverestLabs’ RecycleOS sorting robot assists new Chicago recycling facility, The Exchange, in increasing recovery, revenue and maintaining quality control for approximately 12 million aluminum beverage

WASHINGTON — April 15, 2024 — Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) President Robert Budway today announced Tim Ebner will join the association as director of communications.

Attribute to Can Manufacturers Institute President Robert Budway February 6, 2024 – The Can Manufacturers Institute’s steel can manufacturer members commend the U.S. International Trade

New U.S. Chapter Joins Global Effort to Inspire, Encourage and Empower People to Recycle Their Aluminum Beverage Cans  WASHINGTON, DC — February 1, 2024 —

Residents are encouraged to recycle at hub locations along parade route or bring used aluminumbeverage cans to recycling facility New Orleans, LA – January 25,

Attribute to Can Manufacturers Institute President Robert Budway On January 18, 2023, Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation (CLFs) filed a completely unfounded anti-dumping petition with the U.S.

Promotion Reflects Association’s Commitment to its Vision of the Metal Can as the Superior Sustainable Package WASHINGTON, DC – Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) President Robert

The Grants in Collaboration with The Recycling Partnership to Recycling Facilities in California and Indiana will Fund Equipment that will Annually Capture More than 20

The Alliance for Mission-Based Recyclers, The Association of Plastic Recyclers, C3 Solutions, and National Taxpayers Union are Newest Groups to Endorse Recycling Refund Principles WASHINGTON,

Attribute to Can Manufacturers Institute President Robert Budway CMI applauds the Commerce Department’s decision to not impose duties on tin mill products imported from the

Statement Attributed to CMI President Robert Budway U.S. steel can manufacturers applaud the 36 members of Congress that sent a letter to the Biden administration

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Consumer Brands Association released two studies in partnership with Trade Partnership Worldwide, LLC and The Juday Group demonstrating the adverse effects

2021 Can Capture Grants Greatly Exceeded Expected Impact with Performance Data Showing Annually Nearly 140 Million** Aluminum Beverage Cans Captured and More Than $2 Million

Executive Committee holds hearing on SB 85 SPRINGFIELD – The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) laud today’s hearing by the

Can Manufacturers Institute and Its Aluminum Beverage Can Sector Members are Pursuing Lower Carbon Aluminum Production and Increased Aluminum Beverage Can Recycling  WASHINGTON, DC –

Washington, DC – Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) catalyzed a partnership with a variety of local organizations to recycle more aluminum beverage cans during Mardi Gras 2023. Instead

Attribute to CMI President Robert Budway With the November elections behind us, it is time for the House Leadership and House Energy and Commerce Committee

New Data Shows 81% of U.S. Voters Support Improving Recycling with Well-Designed Beverage Container Redemption System WASHINGTON, DC — A new public opinion poll1 found that 81% of

The Summit will bring together more than 100 leaders across the aluminum beverage can value chain with a focus on decarbonization of aluminum production and global standardization

CMI Publishes Aluminum Beverage Can Recycling Primer and Roadmap that Also Details How the Aluminum Beverage Can was Made to be Recycled and Became the

Recycling Facility Testing Shows Strong Opportunities to Capture Cans for Revenue Generation and Recycling WASHINGTON, DC — As part of a concerted effort to increase

Initiative Designed to Increase Access to Aerosol Recycling and On-Pack Recyclability Messaging Washington, DC – The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) launched

WASHINGTON, DC – Scott Breen, vice president of sustainability, Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) was named as one of the 2022 Waste360 40 Under 40 Winners. The Waste360 program recognizes inspiring

Grant Awarded by The Recycling Partnership in Partnership with Can Manufacturers Institute Enables Can Capture Equipment that will Result in 4 Million More Aluminum Beverage

Aluminum Association, Can Manufacturers Institute Release New Key Performance Indicators Report, Endorse New Can Recycling Rate Targets ARLINGTON, VA – The Aluminum Association and Can

Grant Enables Additional Can Capture Equipment that will Result in more than 27 Million More Aluminum Beverage Cans Recycled Annually MILWAUKEE, WI – Ardagh Metal Packaging and Crown

Can Industry Plans to Achieve New Heights in Recycling Levels, Building on Its Strength as the Most Recycled Drinks Package in the United States and

Grant Enables Additional Can Capture Equipment That Will Result in 3.5 Million More Aluminum Beverage Cans Recycled  WASHINGTON, DC – Ardagh Metal Packaging and Crown Holdings funded a new aluminum

Two Grants for Additional Can Capture Equipment Have Potential to Capture Per Year More than 36 Million Aluminum Beverage Cans, Typically Most Valuable Material in

The Recycling Partnership Joins as Grant Program Partner to Evaluate Proposals and Provide Technical Assistance for Projects that Target Missorted or Lost Cans at Recycling

Aluminum Association and Can Manufacturers Institute Lay Out Priorities to Increase Can Recycling ARLINGTON, VA – The Aluminum Association and the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI)

Washington, DC – The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) will make grants available in 2021 to Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) for aluminum can capture equipment, which

Washington, DC – A new report assessing three U.S. beverage packaging types – aluminum cans, glass bottles and plastic PET bottles – finds aluminum cans

Michael J. Smaha to Head CMI’s Federal and State Legislative Strategy and Derek D. Swick to Lead CMI’s Regulatory and Technical Affairs Department WASHINGTON, DC

The Aluminum Association, American Beverage Association, Beer Institute, Can Manufacturers Institute wrote a letter to Ambassador Lightizer in opposition to any plan to impose tariffs

Additional Investment to Capture Missorted Can Generates Needed Revenue and Pays for Itself WASHINGTON – June 23, 2020 – New research powerfully underlines the value

CMI, along with canned fruit and vegetable companies and their can suppliers, sent a letter to numerous government agencies asking for regulatory relief and assistance. Companies that

Programs Provide High Quality Recyclables for “Essential” End Markets April 20, 2020 – Leadership from the aluminum, glass and plastic (PET) industries have joined together

Statement from CMI President Robert Budway MARCH 29, 2020 — WASHINGTON, DC — As the federal, state and local authorities around the country identify critical

Statement from CMI President Robert Budway WASHINGTON, DC — As the federal, state and local authorities around the country identify critical businesses needed to remain

In light of COVID-19, gatherings are being limited with exemptions for certain businesses. We are asking all states to clearly exempt food, beverage, and consumer

Store Shelves Depleted of Canned Foods and Cleaning Supplies During Current Pandemic. A Steady Supply of Steel Is Needed to Meet Demand WASHINGTON, D.C. — 

Statement from CMI President Robert Budway WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the federal, state and local authorities around the country consider which critical businesses need to

WASHINGTON, DC – November 12, 2019 – The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) affirms the beverage can as the most recycled drink package in the world. In the

September 9, 2019 – A newly released report by the Aluminum Association and the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) shows that aluminum cans continue to outperform competitive

WASHINGTON, DC – July 15, 2019 — Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) President Robert Budway announced the appointment of Scott Breen, a strong sustainability communicator, to

WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 17, 2019 — The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) applauds the exclusion of aluminum and steel tariffs from the U.S. Canada and

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 24, 2019 NACS Contact: Jeff Lenard, jlenard@convenience.org CMI Contact: Sherrie Rosenblatt, srosenblatt@cancentral.com NACS, CMI Resource Highlights the Value of Recycling at Convenience Stores

The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) wrote a letter to President Trump strongly opposing the adoption of aluminum and steel quotas or tariff rate quotas in

April 23, 2018 Winnie Hu The New York Times 242 W 41st St New York, NY 10036 Dear Ms. Hu, In response to your article

Country Exemptions Not Enough; Need to Exempt Steel and Aluminum Used to Make Food and Beverage Cans Washington, DC – March 8, 2018 —The Can

Resource Recycling Systems Study Confirms Beverage Cans are the Global Leader in Recycling WASHINGTON, DC., October 24, 2017 – Aluminum beverage cans are the most

WASHINGTON, DC—May 23, 2017—Northern Neck Montessori School, Kilmarnock, Virginia is the National Champion of the Great American Can Roundup’s (GACR) School Recycling Challenge. The students

WASHINGTON, DC – May 24, 2017 – The Can Manufacturers Institute’s Board of Directors elected Jim Peterson, senior vice president, Ball Corporation; chief operating officer,

Service Academies Recycle More Than 9,400 Pounds of Beverage Cans WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 8, 2017 – For the second year in a row, the

Ardagh Group’s Elk Grove Village Facility Receives Top Honors; Ball Corporation Recycles Most Overall  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dec 5, 2016 —The Ardagh plant in Elk

WASHINGTON, DC, August 25, 2016 – Aluminum cans play a prominent role in enhancing consumer drinking experience, according to a new research report released by

WASHINGTON, DC (July 26, 2016) – A comprehensive new study commissioned by a broad industry coalition shows that about 70% of Americans have the opportunity

WASHINGTON, D.C.—June 17, 2016 – The Girl Scouts of Central Maryland Council wins the fifth annual Great American Can Roundup (GACR) Scout Council Challenge by

2016 Key Performance Indicator Report Shows Continued High Recyclability, Material Value for Can ARLINGTON, VA. –As millions of Americans gear up for picnics, concerts, hikes

Can Manufacturers Institute’s Great American Can Roundup School Challenge Participants Recycles More Than 146,500 Pounds of Aluminum Beverage Cans WASHINGTON, DC—May 19, 2016—Riverton Alternative High

From left to right:  Midshipman First Class Jodi Cull-Host, Midshipman Second Class Jeanelle Seals, Cadet First Class Bailee Harnett, Cadet Second Class Madison Martin, Midshipman Second Class Alyssa Whyte Third Annual Commander-in-Chief’s Challenge

Fixation Marketing Produced and Directed Award Winning Video Washington, DC – March 4, 2016 – Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), in partnership with Fixation Marketing, received