Summit highlights benefits of steel packaging

Steel packaging high recycling rates offer an ecological and economical solution for the transition to a circular economy, concludes European summit.

Opening the Steel Packaging – Green Solutions for Central Europe 2015 event, APEAL President Dr Ulrich Roeske, says: “The steel for Packaging industry is proactively supporting the concept of an efficient circular economy. Our vision is a closed steel loop.”

He stressed how steel is a fabric of life due to its undisputed strength and circular economy compliance, he stressed the need to teach respect for materials, define recycling properly and avoid landfill.

Jakub Tyczkowski, president of the board of Polish recycling organisation Rekopol, outlined recent changes to the European Packaging Regulations (EPR) for the Polish market. He explains: “Potentially higher EU targets will be a challenge for Poland. The current EPR system is not yet adapted for this and the industry needs to take a proactive position and lead the way.’

Also on the agenda was the growing demand for steel packaging in Central Europe, in particular how demand is driven by steel’s excellent product protection and preservation properties as well as by convenience of use and a wide range of pack sizes. This therefore makes steel an excellent material format to fight food waste.

Stephane Tondo of ArceloMittal demonstrated how steel packaging is a green solution for Central Europe and complies with the EU’s Circular Economy requirements for product design, sourcing and waste efficiency. He added that steel, as a permanent material, recycles forever.

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