Reusable Cups

For generations, Rio Tinto has proudly partnered with Québecers to provide the aluminium that the world needs. Since 2023, we’re partnering with one of the province’s and hockey’s most iconic organizations – the Montreal Canadiens – to provide recyclable aluminium cups.

Using our low-carbon aluminium from the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, our partners – Novelis and Ball Corporation – have developed this aluminium cup for use during sporting and entertainment events at the Bell Centre.

Did you know? These cups will replace 1.5 million single-use plastic cups annually, which represents approximately 24 tonnes of plastic removed from the environment every year. Unlike plastic, aluminum can be recycled over and over again. In fact, an estimated 75% of all the aluminium ever produced worldwide is still being used today.

It is important to not only use sustainable materials like aluminium, but also to trace their impact. Rio Tinto traces and tracks our aluminium products using START, which provides a sustainability label and uses blockchain technology to assure customers of its provenance.

This partnership reflects Rio Tinto’s and the Montreal Canadiens’ commitment to making the right choices for the environment. We hope you enjoy using them!

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