Tom Giddings
DRS could revolutionise recycling, says Alupro
With 2026 now proposed as the earliest likely alternative for the implementation of the UK’s deposit return scheme, frustrations continue to build across the supply chain, however, Alupro is suggesting everyone ‘can the negativity’ and look to the positives.
UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative announces new partner
Henkel, the leading global solutions provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, has joined the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative.
Alupro launches #FoilFriday consumer campaign
Alupro has launched a new consumer engagement campaign, which will see householders in the UK targeted with a series of digital media assets in a bid to increase aluminium foil recycling and reduce contamination.
English schoolchildren attend recycling workshops
School pupils from across the east of England have attended a special workshop, hosted by Eleanor Shorland from Tata Steel, to learn about the benefits of recycling metal packaging.
Winner announced for Alupro-sponsored category at 2023 Starpack Student Awards
James Albosh, from Nottingham Trent University, took home first place in the ‘replacing multi-material packaging’ category for his prepared meal packaging design.
Leeds City Council encourages residents to ‘Foil in Love’ with recycling
Almost 14,000 residents across Roundhay and Moortown in Leeds, UK, are being inspired to ‘Foil in Love’ with recycling, as part of a new campaign launched by Leeds City Council, run in partnership with Alupro.
Scotland delays DRS to 2025
Scotland’s deposit return scheme is now set to be delayed until October 2025 at the earliest.
Alupro responds to further DRS complexities in Scotland
Complexities surrounding the Scottish Government’s planned introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS) have continued to build, with Whitehall controversially telling ministers that plans could only go ahead if a number of substantial changes were immediately implemented.
More UK residents encouraged to recycle metal packaging
A new campaign promoting metal packaging recycling has been introduced by RECAP, the waste partnership between Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in the UK, in a bid to improve kerbside recycling rates.
Spraying sustainably
With CanTech International’s May 2023 edition going to press, as well as a visit for me to Leeds for the British Aerosol Manufacturers Association’s Innovation Day, this week has been a busy one.
Alupro launches roadmap to increase aerosol recycling
At this week’s BAMA Innovation Day (19 April, Royal Armouries, Leeds) Alupro officially launched its ‘Roadmap to increasing UK aerosol recycling’ – a long-term strategic vision to drive a widespread uplift in national capture and recycling rates.
Alupro calls for government action to secure an aluminium-friendly DRS
The 29 members of Alupro have sent a joint letter calling for immediate government action in order to ensure that a deposit return scheme (DRS) across England, Wales and Northern Ireland further enhances aluminium recycling rates without compromising the market.
Educating ourselves & others for Global Recycling Day
By now, the world’s clued up to the pollution caused by companies and the general public not recycling properly. However, as the metal packaging industry reiterates again and again, more communication is needed to really drive the message home and ensure we’re acting on this issue in the most effective way.
Wrexham pupil wins national recycling competition
A Year 7 pupil from Castell Alun High School in Wrexham is celebrating, after winning first prize in a national competition organised by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro).