Canvironment Week 2011, the second in the series of the global event promoting sustainable and environment friendly cans, will be launched at the major MetPack and InterPack trade fairs in Germany next month.
The launch is all set to receive a grand kick off by ringing the “Sustainability Bell” by can makers, industry leaders, and government bodies representing different countries present at both the shows.
MetPack launch of Canvironment Week 2011 is scheduled to take place on 11th May, 1530 hrs at Hindustan Tin Works (HTW) Stand F-21 , Hall No. 1, Essen Germany and at InterPack this global initiative will be unvieled on 15th May, 12 Noon at the Metal Packaging Forum hosted by Empac (Stand No. A-48, Hall No. 11) following a presentation by Canvironment Week president, Atit Bhatia sharing his experiences and learning’s filled with entertainment, art, film, fashion and glamour from Canvironment Week 2010 and the vision for the initiative.
‘Canvironment Week’ was launched last year where a number of activities were executed promoting sustainability through a global campaign. The Grand Finale was successfully performed on 17th November, 2010 in New Delhi, India co-ordinating with 200th birthday of the Can and a tribute to Nicholas Appert.
Taking a lead from the world recycling day, world environment day, Canvironment Week - An Hindustan Tin Works Ltd (HTW) initiative, is the first of its kind in the can making world to promote sustainability where can makers from various countries conduct parallel activities which are linked together under a global umbrella.
Canvironment Week President and Sr Vice President HTW Atit Bhatia said” We officially plan to kick off the proceedings for Canvironment Week 2011 by ringing the Sustainability Bell during Metpack and Interpack which we believe would be the best platform to launch the second year for this global movement”.
About Canvironment Week
A unique worldwide initiative, Canvironment week aims at not just educating but taking action as well. For the first time ever, Can makers and Brand owners across the world are coming together to create an ‘United Global Metal Can Recycling Movement.’
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Its goal is to make a significant and sustainable impact by creating an all round awareness about the exclusive benefits of usage of Cans, the vital one being its eco-friendly nature.
The whole event revolves around passion and perseverance to mobilize the cause, ‘Save our Planet’. By building a strong and united Global force, which will lay the foundation to create an Environment, which is Canvironment friendly.
A major effort to support the Global recycling system and the long-term sustainability of the metal cans are the key features of this initiative.
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Hindustan Tin Works Ltd – HTWL (One of the ten fastest growing companies in India, Economic Times) a premier Indian CAN manufacturer producing a wide range of CANS and quality packing solutions to Dairy Products, Edible Oils, Tea, Coffee, Motor Oils, Medicines, Pesticides, Chemical and Paint Industries, HTWL is one of the largest manufacturers of lithographed metal containers as well.
Tin Cans or "Green Cans" as they are called are the most environment-friendly alternative to other forms of packing because of their recyclable quality. HTWL takes a leading role in ensuring proper environment responsibility by offering fully recyclable Green Cans that adhere to internationally accepted standards.
HTWL is the first company in India which conceptualized & started the 2 piece cans business in India in 2005. HTWL has won the Cannex’ 96, 97, 98, 03 awards under the three-piece cans category. It has also managed to bag various corporate awards like Asia CanTech 2009, Bangkok; TPC, 2009 Mumbai; Hindustan Tin Works wins Asia Can Tech 2008 & 2007 Food Award, Award for export excellence of the northern region in year 2005-2006 etc.