Ball Corporation announced the availability of two new sizes of its infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminum Cup(R), therefore broadening the opportunity for venues, concessionaires and more to offer consumers a full portfolio of sustainable cup options. The Ball Aluminum Cup(R) that is available for food service customers is now composed of 90% recycled content, making it the cup with the higher recycled content rate of any beverage packaging in its category. The new 9-ounce and 12-ounce cup sizes, which are currently in use at select sports and entertainments venues, are also available for purchase via cupsales@ball.com.

Both sizes are juice, wine, and cocktail friendly additions to Ball's 16-ounce, 20-ounce and 24-ounce cup offerings. The full portfolio of sizes provides customers the opportunity to serve a wide variety of beverages from beer, cocktails, wine, soda, juice and more to consumers in a more sustainable format. Ball expanded the portfolio of its lightweight aluminum cups in response to growing customer and consumer preference toward sustainability.

In fact, research finds that 85% of consumers have become more sustainable in their purchasing in recent years. To meet the demand for circularity in sports and entertainment venues and to help reduce waste and strengthen recycling, Ball has introduced the new cup sizes in venues across the U.S., including Ball Arena, Red Rocks Amphitheater, SoFi Stadium, and more. All cup sizes, including the new 9-ounce and 12-ounce cups, are available for purchase in bulk directly from Ball, while additional packs, including the 9-ounce cup, are available on Amazon.

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% of the aluminum ever produced is still in use and aluminum cans, cups and bottles can be recycled and back on a store shelf in about 60 days. In addition to its sustainability and recycling strengths, the aluminum cup is lightweight, sturdy, cool to the touch and provides an elevated drinking experience.