In the book, “The Little Engine that Could,” the fictional train is known for his optimism and perseverance as he says “I think I can, I think I can” while going up the steep hill. As beverage-makers look to play a proactive role in the future of sustainable packaging, decision-makers are saying, “I think I can, I think I can.”
“The negative image that PET has encountered has pushed some beverage manufacturers from PET to cans,” says Barry Fenske, product sales of filling for Krones Inc., Franklin, Wis. “[Also, there is] the environmental friendliness of cans versus glass — can’t take glass to the beach. These trends are creating the need for more canning equipment.”