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'Infinitely Recyclable' Aluminum Cups Come To ZooTampa
Ball Corporation, an Official Sustainability Partner, is supporting the zoo's commitment to advance sustainability goals.
Press release from ZooTampa:
Nov. 30, 2021
Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL) and ZooTampa at Lowry Park announced a collaboration to bring the infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminum Cup™ to guests throughout the Zoo. The program supports ZooTampa's commitment to building an empowered community that loves, understands, protects, and preserves wildlife by transitioning away from single-use plastic cups.
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Ball, a leader in cutting-edge, sustainable aluminum beverage packaging, designed the lightweight aluminum cups in response to growing consumer preference for more sustainable options when enjoying their favorite beverages. Ball and ZooTampa established the collaboration around their shared vision to advance sustainability in zoological institutions by providing consumers more sustainable packaging options, strengthening in-park recycling, and showcasing aluminum as an environmentally friendly packaging choice.
"ZooTampa is always looking for innovative ways to reduce our environmental impact," said Tiffany Burns, Director of Conservation, Research & Behavior. "Not only will this have positive benefits for wildlife and people, but it reaffirms Ball Corporation's support of the vital work done by ZooTampa. We are proud to count them among our corporate partners."
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Infinitely recyclable and economically valuable, aluminum is the most sustainable beverage packaging material, and like aluminum cans, aluminum cups can be easily recycled. In fact, 75 percent of the aluminum ever produced is still in use today. In addition to its sustainability and recycling strengths, the aluminum cup is lightweight, sturdy, and cool to the touch.
"We’re proud to team up with ZooTampa to bring their guests cold beverages in the infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminum Cup,” said Sebastian Siethoff, General Manager, Aluminum Cups at Ball. “Ball’s cup program with ZooTampa represents our commitment to doing what we can to move toward a more sustainable planet, which includes teaming up with organizations to help them advance their sustainability goals.”
The 20-ounce aluminum cups will be customized with ZooTampa animal graphics and used to serve Coca-Cola products and water. They are currently available for guests to purchase.
This press release was produced by ZooTampa. The views expressed here are the author's own.